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UK Government has Silenced British Intelligence Concerned About the Safety and Security of British Sikh Activists

It is now clear from the intelligence, law enforcement agencies and governments in the US and Canada (and Pakistan) that the current Indian government led by right wing extremists does not respect the rule of law and the sovereignty of other nations.

India’s Attempt to Assassinate Sikh American on US Soil: SALDEF Urges US DoJ to Unseal Indictment

There have been reportsof U.S. authorities disclosing an alleged attempted attack by the Indian Government on a Sikh American on American soil. 

Sikh Federation UK Criticizes British Govt’s ‘Neglect’ on Threat to Sikhs in UK As New Evidence Emerges from US

Increasing evidence from the US, Canada and UK that the Indian authorities are hell-bent on assassinating and eliminating Sikhs on foreign soil who are peacefully campaigning for the re-establishment of a Sikh homeland, said Jaspal Singh, National Press Secretary, Sikh Federation (UK). 

Sikh body Expresses Concern Over UK’s Decision to add India to Safe States List

Stating that the November 8 move of the UK government to reveal its intentions to include India on a list of safe states has raised serious apprehensions, the World Sikh Parliament has expressed grave concern over the UK government's plans to designate India as a safe state.

Targeting MPs for failing to back an SNP vote on Gaza Unacceptable: Sikh Federation UK

In a written statement issued on Nov 19 (copy available with the Sikh Siyasat News), the Sikh Federation UK said: “The Pope, Archbishop of Canterbury and other faith leaders across the globe, including Sikh organizations have called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as well as heads of state like Emmanuel Macron.

New Book “Azaadnama” Released in Perth city of Australia

A new book titled “Azaadnama” was released in Perth during an event organized by Sikh Sewak Jatha and Punjab Youth Federation of Western Australia on Sunday (Nov. 19).

Sikh Organizations Demand Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza: Sikh Federation UK

According to a press statement released by the Sikh Federation UK, “hundreds of Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations based in over 40 countries have come together to publicly call on Heads of State and the UN Security Council to prioritise the preservation of human life and deliver an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza”.

UK Ministers are Selling out British Sikh Activists: Sikh Federation (UK)

The Indian Foreign Minister, Dr S Jaishankar has today concluded his 5-day trip to the UK.  He met Rishi Sunak, James Cleverley, David Cameron, Grant Shapps and Lord Ahmad. This morning he met Tim Barrow, Rishi Sunak’s National Security Adviser and the Shadow Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.

WSO Convention Selects New Board for 2024-25 Term

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) held its biennial convention on Sunday October 29, 2023 in Ottawa. WSO members from across Canada gathered to discuss the challenges facing the Sikh community and to select a new board of directors for the organization. 

Remembering 1984

Thirty-nine years ago, from October 31 to November 3, 1984, thousands of Sikhs were hunted and murdered by government-orchestrated mobs throughout India in a campaign of genocidal violence following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Sikh Education Council Held conference on “Changing Global Order” at Oxford

Wolfson College at the University of Oxford hosted an academic conference managed by the Sikh Education Council in partnership with Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara Leicester, Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall

US State Department’s Statement on India’s Move to Push Canada to Reduce Diplomatic Presence in New Delhi

US State Department issued a statement on Friday (Oct. 20) saying that the US expects India to uphold its obligations under the 1961 Vienna Convention

New FBI Data Reports Highest Anti-Sikh Hate Crime Victimizations

Today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released its annual report of hate crimes statistics, reflecting information about hate crimes for 2022.

Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in India Urgently Requires a Special Rapporteur: Sikh Groups Urge UN

Sikh representatives from across the globe will be holding a rally in Geneva outside the United Nations on Friday 13 October from 1-4pm.

India has to be held accountable in Sikh’s death in Canada

Last week Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, told the country’s Parliament that his government had “credible reasons” to believe that agents of the Indian government may have killed a Sikh Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, on Canadian soil.

India Has Been Killing People Silently and It’s Time For Justice: SCCEC & AGPC

Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast (SCCEC) and American Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (AGPC), the apex Sikh organizations in USA thank the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for steadfastly standing with the Sikhs.

Canada’s Political Parties Must Demonstrate Leadership and Unity to Confront the Threat of Indian Foreign Interference: BC Gurdwaras Council

The British Columbia Gurdwaras Council has called upon Canadian political parties to demonstrate leadership and unity to confront the threat of Indian foreign interference.

Rishi Sunak Playing Dangerous Politics by Demonizing Sikhs to Appease India: Sikh Federation UK

The Sikh Federation UK has alleged that British Prime Minster Rishi Sunak is playing dangerous politics ahead of his meeting with Narendra Modi in Delhi by demonising British Sikh minority to simply appease India.

Antim Sanskar of Avtar Singh Khanda held in England by Sangat

Last rites of slain Sikh activist Bhai Avtar Singh Khanda were held in Birmingham (England) on August 12 by the Sikh sangat, representatives of Sikh organizations and companions of Avtar Singh. Thousands of Sikhs participated in his last rites.

UK Refuses Visa to Family Members of Slain Sikh Activist Avtar Singh Khanda

British authorities have reportedly refused visa to mother and sister of Sikh activist Avtar Singh Khanda. Avtar Singh Khanda died in a hospital in UK on June 15, 2023. He is survived by his mother and sister who live in (East) Punjab in India. 

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