Moazzam Begg

Moazzam Begg is a name that demands a different kind of attention. A British Pakistani from Birmingham who studied law at the University of Wolverhampton without completing the degree, he was held without trial for nearly three years at Bagram and Guantanamo Bay. What moves me is that a British citizen was swept into one of history's most troubling chapters and emerged to spend his life advocating for human rights. This isn't celebrity in the usual sense, but his story carries a weight that I think matters far more. I hold deep respect for people who keep raising their voice against injustice, and Begg exemplifies that resolve.

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Name (English)

Moazzam Begg

Name (Japanese)

モーアザン・ベック

Reading

もーあざん・べっく

Born

1968

Origin

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Occupation

Public figure

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Monkey

University

University of Wolverhampton

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moazzam%20Begg
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6886533

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Last updated

October 19, 2026

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