Usama Ghanem is a 22 year old student at King’s College London. In just a few days, the university intends to revoke his visa and remove him from the country. His “crime” is simple. He spoke out against the genocide in Gaza and criticised his university’s financial ties to companies enabling it.
For this, he was doxxed, targeted, beaten by security during a peaceful protest, and is now facing deportation.
In this episode, Usama walks us through the full story. From the moment he challenged KCL’s decision to reward the very company linked to the killing of a Palestinian Alumnus, to the harsh retaliation that followed. He explains how universities across the UK are cracking down on Muslim students, how rules are being ignored, and why speaking truth in this moment carries real personal risk.
We also talk about faith, courage, and conviction. Usama reflects on how Allah strengthens the hearts of those who stand firm, and why he is certain—both about his own case and about the justice of the cause—that victory is near.
To learn more or support Usama’s case, visit CAGE’s campaign page:
https://www.cage.ngo/campaigns/kcl---reinstate-usama-now
B-roll footage in this episode includes media from:
https://www.instagram.com/solidarity.diary/?hl=en
This is a story about repression, resistance, and the price of speaking the truth.
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