It is a fascinating story that gets you thinking about the age of responsibility, the nature of citizenship, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the fate of individuals who joined extremist groups.

In this episode, we'll be talking about Shamima Begum, a young lady who had her British citizenship revoked after leaving the country to join the Islamic State.

Shamima Begum's departure to Syria at 15
Begum's life in ISIS, marriage, and involvement in enforcing strict standards
Begum's reappearance in a Syrian refugee camp in 2019.
Pregnancy, loss of children, and desire to return to the UK
British government's decision to revoke Begum's citizenship
Shamima Begum's return: National security concerns and legal aspects
Media coverage: Front-page headlines, public and political responses
Challenges of being stateless and rejection by potential countries
Shamima Begum's TV interviews, lack of remorse, and sympathy for ISIS
Broader implications for policies on citizenship and terrorism

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/shamima-begum-isis-bride

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