Shamikh Badra
Shamikh Badra is a Palestinian Australian filmmaker and PhD student who, along with his brother Majed, recently reported experiencing a tirade of racist abuse on a Sydney train. The brothers were targeted due to Majed's keffiyeh, a symbol of Palestinian identity, after attending a rally for Palestine. Shamikh attempted to de-escalate the situation, emphasizing the right to feel safe and proud of one's identity amidst growing hostility.
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Shamikh Badra expressed his emotional reunion with his mother after 11 years apart.
‘Seed of hope’: Gaza grandmother is reunited with her Australian family after more than a decade | Gaza
United Kingdom· 2025-10-31
Shamikh Badra, a Palestinian Australian, expressed hope for the ceasefire agreement to help his family in Gaza.
Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across Australia as organisers vow to keep protesting after Gaza ceasefire | ProtestUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-12
Shamikh Badra has been fighting for justice in Palestine alongside his friend Mohammed Saleh since they met at summer camp.
Two friends were about to launch Nippers for kids in Gaza – and then the war came
Australia· 2025-09-11
Shamikh Badra was allegedly assaulted on a Sydney train after attending a pro-Palestine rally.
Pro-Palestine brothers allegedly assaulted on Sydney trainAustralia· 2025-09-02
Shamikh Badra is a Palestinian Australian film-maker who reported a tirade of racist abuse on a Sydney train.
Palestinian Australian brothers report tirade of racist abuse on Sydney train | SydneyUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-02
