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Shamima Begum

Shamima Begum vs. Gypsy Rose: The Clash of Public Sentiment

By Sarah Bennani, BSc Economics Both the tales of Shamima Begum and Gypsy Rose caught people’s attention, sparking debate, moral dilemmas, and varying degrees of empathy. These two controversial figures are riding an exhilarating oscillation of social change as they separate from one another.  Debates about radicalisation, personal responsibility,
spiritadmin Feb 5, 2024
Stateless Shamima Begum Continues to Fight For Her Return to the UK 

Stateless Shamima Begum Continues to Fight For Her Return to the UK 

By Amran Abdiqadir Mohamed, BA Global Development and Social Anthropology Shamima Begum is a former British citizen who has caused much controversy over the best part of the last decade. Born and raised in Bethnal Green, East London, Begum fled the UK in 2015 to join the Islamic Extremist group
spiritadmin Mar 23, 2023

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