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I am a British Muslim of Pakistani origin.

I have spent the majority of my working life in the insurance industry.

I enjoy reading,writing and gardening.

My passion is ...

Striving to be a better person

I know too much about ...

Absolutely nothing

My parents always told me ...

Be honest

My childhood ambition ...

To be a teacher

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My wedding day

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I am compelled to do so

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Jude the Obscure

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Being a sister

My best moment ...

Being told I was the reason why someone who was homeless finally sought help and was now living in their own home.

My inspiration ...

My teacher.

Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Is the accidental killing of civilians by US forces, in places like Somalia, an unavoidable part of the war on terrorism?

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Is the accidental killing of civilians by US forces, in places like Somalia, an unavoidable part of the war on terrorism? The question posed raises more questions than it can ever attempt to answer. If one were to attempt to answer the question the answer must be that the death of civilians should not be considered an inevitability. The protection of civilians should be at the forefront of any and all US strategy when engaging terrorists. The problem with accepting the mindset that civilian casualties are unavoidable is that we then begin to allow it to become acceptable. Apart from the ob...

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