Shamima Begum
Shamima Begum is a British woman who gained international attention after leaving the UK at the age of 15 to join the Islamic State in Syria. Her case has sparked significant debate regarding citizenship rights, national security, and the treatment of individuals who join terrorist organizations. After being found in a Syrian refugee camp in 2019, Begum expressed a desire to return to the UK, but her citizenship was revoked by the British government, citing security concerns. This has led to numerous legal battles, including a notable appeal to the UK's Supreme Court. Her case raises complex questions about the balance between security and individual rights, particularly in the context of terrorism and radicalization.
Born on Mar 25, 2000 (25 years old)
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Canada:
Shamima Begum left for Syria with two schoolmates to join the Islamic State when she was just 15 years old.
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Ireland:
Shamima Begum is the London schoolgirl who left home to join Islamic State, inspiring the film 'Brides'.
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United Kingdom:
Shamima Begum is a London teenager who traveled to Syria to become an IS bride in 2015, and her story inspired elements of the film Brides.
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Iraq:
Shamima Begum is highlighted as a prominent example of a British citizen stripped of her citizenship for her association with ISIS.
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Pakistan:
Shamima Begum is fighting to regain her British citizenship after joining ISIS and is currently residing in a detention camp in Syria.
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United Kingdom:
Sir James Eadie KC previously represented the government in significant cases such as Shamima Begum's citizenship appeal.
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