Bilal Abdul Kareem Journalist

The opposing sides, or at least some of the opposing sides, have gathered in Geneva to discuss possible solutions to the Syrian civil war.  It is very difficult to see a fruitful outcome to the Geneva conference for 3 primary ...

Yesterday those on this side of the world woke up to headlines screaming of the world powers reaching a “ceasefire” deal in Syria.  US Secretary of State John Kerry said: “We have agreed to a nationwide cessation of hostilities to ...

Many of the worlds eyes concerned about Syria are fixed on Geneva these days.  Many are hoping and praying for a ceasefire, lifting of sieges, and relief for the destitute.  I am sorry to say to you all that in ...

My heart goes out to the families of those killed in the attacks in France just like my heart goes out to the families of innocent people killed by French involvement in Iraq, Afghanistan, Mali, and other Muslim countries that ...

Before August 19th I’d never heard of the name Shukee Begum.  While her disappearance had been reported in the news it just didn’t register on my radar.  I don’t know if it is because I just overlooked it or I ...