Hmeera Atiqnisar

Hmeera Atiqnisar, a 31-year-old individual, is a Palestine Action activist who has recently gained attention due to legal proceedings in the UK. Atiqnisar, along with four other activists, was found guilty of causing significant damage, amounting to £212,000, to a Barclays Bank branch in Burnley in August 2024. The protest involved breaking windows and throwing red paint. The activists targeted the bank due to its financial holdings. Currently, these five activists, including Atiqnisar, Brendon O’Hagan, Amanda Kelly, Mohammed Malik, and Alma Yaniv, are awaiting a court ruling on whether they will face sentencing under terrorism-related offenses. This development is significant as it could lead to more severe penalties for their actions, highlighting a potential shift in how such protests are prosecuted in the UK.