Starting a new chapter in a foreign country: Dolly, after fleeing the threats in Egypt as a queer faces difficulties in finding a job.
[ < 1 minute to read] Dolly (an alias) is a lesbian Ex-Muslim from Egypt. She is a person, willing to secure…
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Water Spirit escaped forced marriage and is now awaiting immigration to Canada
[ 2 minutes to read] Earlier we reported on a young woman known as Water Spirit. She is one of many…
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Marina offers her services as Graphic Designer
[ < 1 minute to read] Marina works as a Graphic Designer and is looking for projects.
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Masika starts work project for Atheists in Uganda
[ < 1 minute to read] The Atheist society of Uganda is a small group of atheist that unites atheist of Uganda….
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Save Aneeqa – 26 year old Pakistan girl accused of blasphemy
[ < 1 minute to read] Rights and freedoms of individuals have been continuously threatened by medieval religious dogmas in religious centered…
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For Nicky and Marina 2021 was a tough year
[ 2 minutes to read] The long journey from living on the streets to becoming self-supporting For the past year, Nicky…
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Thank you for saving their lives in 2021
[ 4 minutes to read] The end of the year is approaching and what a bizarre year it has been. In…
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Gowshik is looking for ways to escape his abusive family
[ < 1 minute to read] “My name is Gowshik, a 22 year old atheist. I’m currently away from my home country….
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For 19 years as a refugee in Egypt, Abdalla Hassan’s Life is threatened daily with Islamic extremists Attacks.
[ < 1 minute to read] Mr. Hassan, a 31 year old Somali citizen has been a refugee in Egypt since 1993….
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Born Muslim, and Grew Up Atheist: The story of triumph and horror
[ 3 minutes to read] I am a 28-year-old who grew up in a religious family. I considered myself Muslim until…
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A Christmas Gift!
[ 2 minutes to read] What has happened in 2021: I am a well-established Muslim apologist, who was defeated in debates…
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The life of a human rights activist, Nangailay, is threatened by the Taliban forces.
[ 2 minutes to read] Life of Nangailay before Taliban took over Nangailay is an Afghan activist and atheist. He has…
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Egyptian blasphemy law, aiding Islamic Extremists to terrorize secularists.
[ 2 minutes to read] Abdallah suffers physical and life threatening abuses from Islamic Extremists My name is Abdalla and I’m…
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The dream of an Afghan atheist
[ 3 minutes to read] We are a generation whose whole life is tied to the war. During my childhood in…
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Nightmare of Afghan Atheists, LGBTQs and Human rights Activists
[ 2 minutes to read] The growth of Extremism under the Taliban regime A country like Afghanistan is often associated with…
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Chinar, a secular activist in Afghanistan, faces death threats from religious groups.
[ 2 minutes to read] Chinar shares his story with SUN My name is Chinar (alias) and I am from Helmand…
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Somalian refugee and family face challenges and health issues in new home
[ 2 minutes to read] Mumimo knew he and his family would face hardships once they fled persecution in Somalia for…
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Socio-Economic Empowerment Programme for Secularists in Uganda.
[ 3 minutes to read] Social and Economic Empowerment Programme The religiousness of African states has created an unfriendly atmosphere for…
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The daily horror show in Afghanistan
[ 2 minutes to read] While the horror story continues, the world has lost interest On the day the Taliban took…
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US citizen kept hostage by his family in Somalia
[ 2 minutes to read] GREAT NEWS – Ali is safe in the US now. Soon we will publish an update…
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Yemenite youth worker on the run for his life
[ 2 minutes to read] Maeen Aldahbali’s life is at stake for his activism against recruitment of children into Militia groups…
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How Dalal, a Yemeni transgender, tries to survive in a hostile muslim-world
[ 4 minutes to read] Dalal is a Yemeni transgender woman. Her childhood was full of oppression and harassment. Her family…
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Diversity Visa Lottery registration now open
[ 5 minutes to read] Those looking to immigrate to the United States are now in luck. As of Oct. 2,…
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Why my brothers broke my legs
[ 2 minutes to read] My life as a woman, living under Islamic laws in Iraq Inas Sadiq Ali is trying…
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They need your help – with info, ideas, connections
[ 2 minutes to read] For some cases specifically, we ask for your input. SUN is not only supporting people financially…
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Mumino’s saga – Atheist finds refuge for family after harrowing airport escape #5
[ 3 minutes to read] Gunmen presented one last terrifying obstacle to an atheist’s flight to freedom from Somalia as they almost halted his family’s escape. Mumimo (an alias to protect his identity) reflected on his harrowing trip from the safety of his hotel room in an African country. He recounted how his Somalia escape to a more secure country almost didn’t happen.
“The taxi was stopped by gunmen asking who we are and where we are going,” Mumimo told SUN recently. “I don’t know why but I said we are going to the city (in Somalia). Then they said show us your ticket.”
The gunmen saw the ticket and saw it was to another country. They asked Mumimo again if he was going there and this time he said yes. The gunmen continued to quiz Mumimo about where he was from in Somalia. Eventually, they forced
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Mumino’s Saga – Embattled Atheist finds refuge for the family after harrowing airport escape #4
[ 3 minutes to read] September 2021 – Gunmen presented one last terrifying obstacle to an atheist’s flight to freedom from Somalia as they almost halted his family’s escape. Mumimo (an alias to protect his identity) reflected on his harrowing trip from the safety of his hotel room in an African country. He recounted how his Somalia escape to a more secure country almost didn’t happen.
“The taxi was stopped by gunmen asking who we are and where we are going,” Mumimo told Freethinkers International recently. “I don’t know why but I said we are going to the city (in Somalia). Then they said show us your ticket.”
The gunmen saw the ticket and saw it was to another country. They asked Mumimo again if he was going there and this time he said yes. The gunmen continued to quiz Mumimo about where he was from in Somalia. Eventually, they forced Mumimo and his family out of the car. At one point it appeared the gunmen wouldn’t let Mumimo continue until he revealed the name of his clan elder. Mumino had to make some calls to find the information.
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Kafira “Infidel”.
[ 3 minutes to read] Life of a Lesbian woman in Egypt – part 1 How does it feel when your…
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Ilham faces health challenges #3
[ 2 minutes to read] Update July 2021 – Health struggles and financial woes have sent this twenty-something atheist back to a small Turkish city after a move to Istanbul proved too costly. “Without school I can’t stay here and without proper health I won’t be able to study,” said Ilham, who suffers from insomnia, allergies, fatigue and issues with the intense Turkish summers (30 + Celsius with high humidity common all summer).
When the Secular Underground Network (SUN) touched base with Ilham in May he had just relocated to Istanbul in hopes of furthering his studies and finding physical safety from those who would harm him because of his atheism. But his health, living arrangements and costs in Istanbul made it difficult for him to continue there. The young Afghan can only stay in Turkey if he remains in school. He returned to the small university city where he first set foot after fleeing a dangerous situation in Afghanistan. Once again Ilham (not his real name to protect his safety) faces a conundrum. He needs to be healthy to study and he needs to study to stay.
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Water Spirit wants to choose herself who to love and how to live – Middle East
[ 2 minutes to read] If you don’t live in a theocratic country, you might not understand just how difficult it…
