Shamima Begum's Citizenship Challenge Dismissed by Court of Appeal

March 25, 2024
Shamima Begum's Citizenship Challenge Dismissed by Court of Appeal
  • Shamima Begum, known as the 'ISIS Bride', has faced another defeat in court, failing to reverse the revocation of her British citizenship.

  • The Court of Appeal upheld the 2019 decision to strip her citizenship, citing national security concerns.

  • Begum left the UK at age 15 to join ISIS and has been detained in a Syrian camp since her capture.

  • Her legal team insists on pursuing justice, planning to potentially escalate the matter to the Supreme Court.

  • In her appeal, Begum argued she was not considered as a potential trafficking victim and has shown remorse for her actions.

  • Women's rights advocate Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu has criticized the government's approach to Begum's case as hypocritical.

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