Shaheer Choudhury

Shaheer Choudhury

As Head of Editorial at Islam21c, Shaheer is a regular contributor who has a passion and commitment for staying on the pulse in regards to global geopolitical and general current affairs, whilst paying close attention to the changing world conditions of Muslim populations. Prior to joining Islam21c, he developed a couple of years' experience in the health and social care sector, and previously worked as a caseworker at HHUGS. He has also volunteered at the Muslim Youth Helpline. Shaheer holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Kingston University. He is a Trustee of HHUGS.

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Palestinian teenager dies after being tortured by IDF soldiers

9 Rb1 42 ◦︎ 26 Oct 20 4 Min Read

Amer Abdel-Rahim Sanouber, an 18-year-old boy from the village of Yatma in the northern West Bank, passed away early on Sunday after fleeing with horrific injuries from occupation troops.

Sudan and Israel agree to ‘normalise’ diplomatic relations

7 Rb1 42 ◦︎ 24 Oct 20 6 Min Read

Sudan and Israel have agreed to normalise relations in a deal brokered with the help of the US, making Sudan the third Arab country to normalise ties with the Zionist entity.

Turkey: Black Sea exploration yields further 85bcm of natural gas

2 Rb1 42 ◦︎ 19 Oct 20 6 Min Read

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey has raised the estimated reserves in a gas field off its Black Sea coast to 405 billion cubic metres after discovering an additional 85 billion cubic metres.

Palestine: EU foreign ministers express outrage at Israel’s settlement approvals

29 Saf 42 ◦︎ 16 Oct 20 4 Min Read

EU foreign ministers express outrage at alarming pace of resumption of Israeli settlement scheme

Netanyahu: Protests grow as tens of thousands demand resignation

24 Saf 42 ◦︎ 11 Oct 20 3 Min Read

Tens of thousands protest against Netanyahu for inadequate leadership amid coronavirus pandemic and ongoing corruption trial.

Human Rights Watch: Rohingya living in ‘open prison’

22 Saf 42 ◦︎ 9 Oct 20 4 Min Read

Rohingya Muslims continue to endure oppressive and inhumane living conditions in Myanmar and Bangladesh refugee camps

Man jailed for appalling Islamophobic assault on 38-week pregnant Muslim woman

15 Saf 42 ◦︎ 2 Oct 20 4 Min Read

"Thinking about this guy potentially being on the streets within two years is a safety hazard for the community, it puts everyone at risk. This guy can definitely reoffend.”

Two rightwing Brexiters offered top jobs at BBC & Ofcom by PM Boris Johnson

10 Saf 42 ◦︎ 27 Sep 20 4 Min Read

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reportedly offered jobs at the head of two of Britain’s most prominent media organisations to two right-wing Brexiters known for their Islamophobic views and remarks.

Palestine: First general election in 15 years set for 2021

8 Saf 42 ◦︎ 25 Sep 20 4 Min Read

First general election in 15 years set in Palestine for 2021 after Hamas and Fatah reach unprecedented agreement.

French MP leads walkout over student rep wearing hijāb to parliamentary inquiry

3 Saf 42 ◦︎ 20 Sep 20 5 Min Read

"If an observant Muslim woman wanted to get on the Paris Metro, she would be required to remove her burqa and replace it with a mask."