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The drama focuses on brother and sister Sohail and Nasima. Nasima, a medical student, becomes increasingly alienated and angered by Britain's foreign and domestic policy after witnessing the relentless targeting of her Muslim community. Sohail signs up with MI5, eager to play a part in protecting British security.Cassandra Balchin explores some of the issues raised in this drama.
MI5 Recruitment | Islam and Spies | Racism | Identity
About Cassandra Balchin
A freelance researcher, writer and human-rights advocacy trainer, Cassandra has been part of the network Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML) for 15 years.
Formerly a journalist based in Pakistan, she has published on Muslim family laws and international development policy regarding religion (http://www.opendemocracy.net/).
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