The Shamima Begum Story

Apr 26, 2023, 05:00 AM

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Shamima Begum, the British teenager who left London to join the Islamic State made headlines around the world. The question of Shamima's citizenship and what to do with her divides British society. While her case was widely reported, important parts of her story remained unknown, until now. 

In this episode, Laura speaks to the creator of The Shamima Begum Story, a ten-part podcast series on BBC Sounds and feature length film. 

How do you tell a story like this and decipher fact from fiction, especially when it involves going to hostile environments where the personal risks are huge.