Nussaibah Younis

Nussaibah Younis

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Nussaibah Younis is a British-Iraqi peacebuilding consultant and author, whose career has focused on stabilizing Iraq and addressing the challenges faced by families of Islamic State fighters. Growing up amidst the turmoil of the Iraq War, she has dedicated her professional life to promoting political inclusion and preventing violent extremism. Recently, she gained attention for her debut novel, which employs humor to tackle the complex realities faced by women associated with ISIS, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of their experiences.

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Nussaibah Younis is the author of the satirical novel Fundamentally, which addresses the issue of Islamic State brides.

A new wave of literary satire tackles the sociopolitical issues of our time with sharp wit
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-16
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Nussaibah Younis is a debut author whose novel was in competition for the Women’s Prize for Fiction.

Women’s Prize for Fiction winner on The Safekeep, being intersex and her childhood in Israel – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-21
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Nussaibah Younis blends satire and comedy with a political subject in her book Fundamentally.

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-05
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Nussaibah Younis is a peacebuilding consultant and author who reflects on her experiences related to Islamic State brides.

‘I could have been an Islamic State bride’: the story behind this year’s buzziest comic debut | Fiction
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-15
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