They talk about this country and call it 'developed', Preaching to others like religious zealots. But closer to home we know that chaos ensues, Just pushed below the surface, kept hidden from view.
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VIOLATING WITH IMPUNITY: SAUDI WAR CRIMES IN YEMEN
This article was originally written as a briefing for the Islamic Human Rights Commission in December 2016. Summary The Saudi-led coalition has committed war crimes in Yemen. The coalition forces have done little to distinguish between military and civilian targets, with the Yemeni civilian population the main victims of this conflict. Introduction In March 2016,... Continue Reading →
Struggles, Successes and Solidarity – What I Learnt from my Sudanese Sisters
This article was originally written as a blog post for Friendsline, an organisation which aims to connect, educate and empower women and girls from all over the world to fight inequality and build stronger communities: http://www.friendsline.org/blog/struggles-successes-and-solidarity-what-i-learnt-from-my-sudanese-sisters/ Today I watched President Trump ban refugees and those from 7 Muslim-majority countries from entering the USA. One of... Continue Reading →
A Right to “Truth” in the War on Terror
This article was originally written as a 'Letter to the Editor' of the LSE Law Review on 2 February 2016: https://www.lselawreview.com/blank-ebhtd Dear Editor, One of the most disturbing features of the “War on Terror” is Guantanamo Bay. At the end of October 2015, Shaker Aamer, the last UK citizen detained there, was finally released and allowed... Continue Reading →
The Hollowing of Human Rights in the Post 9/11 World
This article was originally written as a briefing for the Islamic Human Rights Commission: http://www.ihrc.org.uk/publications/briefings/11819-the-hollowing-of-human-rights-in-the-post-911-world The response of the United Nations (‘UN’) to international ‘terrorism’ following September 11 2001 has been seriously detrimental to the protection of human rights. This article examines four areas which demonstrate the inadequacy of the international response, led by the UN... Continue Reading →
Whose Hajj is it anyway?
This article was originally written as a briefing for the Islamic Human Rights Commission: http://www.ihrc.org.uk/publications/briefings/11763-whose-hajj-is-it-anyway The Ummah’s Hajj The pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) is obligatory for all Muslims who can make the journey. The physical act of going to Makkah to be in the company of Muslims from all over the world, of all backgrounds, worshipping... Continue Reading →
21st Century
It's the 21st century and I'm meant to feel empowered, Technology, social media, news alerts by the hour. Living in a 'democracy', this is meant to be progress, So why am I sitting here, feeling so hopeless? With chemical attacks and then, just like that Without checking the facts The world's hegemon attacks. One side... Continue Reading →
‘Integration’
The message repeats, you must 'integrate', Echoed from every institution of the state. But do you know what the word even means? Do you know what an 'integrated' you would be... Economic empowerment didn't make them accept you, Educational achievements didn't make them respect you, Selling your soul will never make you a boss,... Continue Reading →
My Body is a Battleground
My body is a battleground, it was never mine, Used and abused across all space and all time. A symbol of the 'liberated' living in the West, Or a symbol of the East and all those 'oppressed'. A symbol of a 'God-less, Western empire', Or a symbol of 'piety', protected from hell-fire. There for every... Continue Reading →
Clinging on to Hope
People are starting to worry about my growing frustration Thinking I'm susceptible to that 'radicalisation'. Sorry, you're mistaken, that's not me You can blame education and my politics degree. Caring too much can get you in trouble it seems They like their Muslims 'moderate' whatever that means But Mohammad Ali really wasn't a moderate A... Continue Reading →
Bursting the Bubble 