Untold Stories: The Bosnia Series - The Other Archive

About this episode An introduction to the Balkan region, its history, politics and Muslim identity through the eyes of historians and analysts. Guests: Haris Tagari — A UK-based journalist and historian. He reports for 5Pillars News, and shares his work on Bosnia via @Harristory_ on social media. Ayub — A political analyst based in Germany, with a focus on the Middle East and the Balkans. A Muslim from the Balkans himself, he’s...

The first half explores how the Bosnian War broke out. The second half, George, a Serbian guest, shares his experience growing up during the conflict, offering a rare glimpse into life on the other side.

Guests:

Haris Tagari — A UK-based journalist and historian.

Petrit — A Balkan political analyst based in London.

Ayub — A political analyst based in Germany.

George — A Serbian guest sharing his experience growin...

A look at how news of the war reached the UK and how Muslims in Britain responded. Guests share their personal reactions, reflections and what the conflict meant to them.

Guests:

Jahangir Mohammed — Director of the UK-based Muslim think tank, the Ayaan Institute. A prolific writer, thinker, and commentator on global Muslim affairs, with 28 years of experience studying and analysing Islamic and jihad movements.

Dr...

A personal story from my uncle who served in Bosnia as an aid worker, followed by Moazzam Begg’s account of travelling to Bosnia as a foreign fighter to join the Mujahideen.

Guests:

My Uncle — Served in Bosnia as an aid worker.

Moazzam Begg — A former Guantanamo Bay and Bagram detainee, and the Director of Outreach at CAGE International. He has lived under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, fought in Bosnia during the ...

An in-depth conversation with one of the earliest foreign fighters to join the Mujahideen in Bosnia, as Shahid Butt reflects on his experiences in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Yemen, and how they shaped him.

Guest:

Shahid Butt — A British citizen who fought in several conflicts across the Muslim world, including Afghanistan and Bosnia, where he first gained public attention. Before being imprisoned in Yemen, he was se...

From Bosnia to imprisonment, Babar Ahmad shares his memories of the Bosnian War, from his experience on the ground to raising awareness back in the UK. A reflective conversation on Muslims from Britain in Bosnia and what the conflict meant to a generation.

Guest:

Babar Ahmad — A survivor of torture and prolonged solitary confinement. He became the longest-serving British citizen to be detained without charge, bef...

A discussion with a scholar and educator who bridges tradition, education and identity, rooted in Bosnian heritage.

Guest:

Abu Bilal Sanel Haskić — An imam and education specialist, known for his work in establishing and managing Islamic schools. He studied Shariah in Saudi Arabia, specialising in Fiqh and Aqeedah, and has translated various Islamic texts from Arabic into both German and English. Of Bosnian herit...

Final reflections and extra recordings on themes, stories and lessons drawn from the Bosnian conflict.

Guests:

Haris Tagari

Dr Adnan Siddiqui

Shahid Butt

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