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April 11, 2026
From Isis recruit to influencer: ‘People think: you’re that evil girl who ran away’
As a young mother, Tareena Shakil fled with her toddler from the UK to Syria and joined Islamic State. Now she’s giving dating advice on TikTok. How did she get here?
TL;DR
- Tareena Shakil, a young mother, joined the Islamic State in Syria.
- She left the UK with her toddler to join the group.
- Shakil is now giving dating advice on TikTok.
- The article questions how she transitioned from ISIS member to influencer.