UK and June 1984 attack on Sikhs

Margret Thatcher Comments on Sikhs in 1984 concerns Sikh Council UK

The Sikh Council UK has expressed concerns over recent reports revealing comments made by Margaret Thatcher, the UK Prime Minister of the time in 1984, against the Sikhs. The comments are said to have been made in talks with the Irish premier, Garret FitzGerald prior to the Anglo-Irish Agreement and are detailed in newly declassified papers released by the National Archives of Ireland.

New disclosures of British PM Margret Thatcher’s Hostility Towards Sikhs in 1984

A release by 1984 Genocide Coalitions says [f]urther top secret information has emerged about Margaret Thatcher’s averse and hostile attitude towards Sikhs; twelve months after initial disclosures of the British Prime Minister’s active collusion with the Indian government, in giving ‘advice’ and full moral support for the Indian government’s military genocide on Sikhs in 1984.

British government claim ‘no grounds’ for further inquiry on 1984 events in India

London, United Kingdom: The British minister of state responsible for relations with India, Hugo Swire MP, has written to the NUJ's general secretary to reject calls for further investigations of possible UK involvement in the Indian operation at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar 1984.

Leicester Sikhs hold conference; Demand full public inquiry into UK’s hand in June 1984 attack

The Leicester Sikhs reportedly organized a public conference and called for a public inquiry into British involvement in the attack on the Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, India, in the 1980s.

Will William Hague raise the 1984 Sikh Genocide in his India visit and remain true to his word?

Foreign Secretary William Hague and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today started a high-level two-day visit to India, heading the biggest ever delegation to meet the new Indian Government.

Full text of Early Day Motion (EDM) in UK Parliament on 30th anniversary of the attack on Darbar Sahib

That this House commemorates with deep sadness the 30th anniversary of the attack in June 1984 by Indian armed forces on the Harmindir Sahib, the Golden Temple at Amritsar; expresses its condolences to the families and friends of all those who were killed and injured in this massacre and condemns this desecration of the holiest site of the Sikh religion [...]

Motion in UK Parliament on 30th anniversary to commemorate the attack on Darbar Sahib

Last week the Sikh Federation (UK) organised a 30th anniversary event in the UK Parliament to commemorate the attack on Sri Harmander Sahib. In anticipation of the event an Early Day Motion (EDM) was tabled in relation to the 30th anniversary and calling for an independent public judge-led inquiry.

Scottish Govt. confirms it’s demand for an independent public inquiry into UK involvement in the June 1984 Amritsar Massacre

The Sikh Federation (UK) which is leading the campaign for an independent public inquiry has welcomed the External Affairs Minister’s ‘absolute commitment to the Sikh community’ in the Scottish Parliament earlier this week that the Scottish Government ‘will continue—to repeat its calls for the UK Government to conduct an independent, fair and transparent inquiry.’

UK’s National Union of Journalists want Government to set up public inquiry into 1984 Amritsar massacre

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for a public inquiry and full disclosure of government papers relating to the Amritsar massacre of 1984.

Sikh bodies urge United Nations (UN) to set up probe tribunal for crimes committed by Indian forces in June 1984

New York, United States (June 11, 2014): It is learnt that six Sikh organizations have submitted a complaint to United Nations' human rights body seeking a tribunal to investigate crimes committed by the Indian government during June 1984 army attack on Darbar Sahib and other Sikh Gurdwaras. They have also urged the UN to condemn the army attack.

Recognise the systematic killing of Sikhs 30 years ago as Genocide – Sikh bodies to David Cameron (Open Letter)

Tens of thousands of Sikhs from across the UK have today gathered in central London to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the June 1984 attack on the Sri Harmander Sahib Complex.

Thousands of Sikhs march in London to mark 30th anniversary of Ghallughara June 1984

Protesting against the attack by Indian Army at Akal Takhat, Darbra Sahib complex and various other Sikh gurdwaras in June 1984, the UK Sikh diaspora held a march in central London. The march from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square involved sloganeering and chanting.

Scottish Parliament members cut across party lines to demand public inquiry into UK links with June 1984 attack on Sikhs

London, United Kingdom (May 15, 2014): A motion lodged at the start of this week in the Scottish Parliament has already received cross party support from 23 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) on the 30th anniversary of Operation Blue Star.

Conservatives worried by political fallout of 1984 relevations

London, United Kingdom (May 11, 2014): ‘Sikhs in the Diaspora were in effect not accorded their rights 30 years ago and treated as second class citizens. The UK Government, supported by other governments have a moral and legal duty to establish the truth of the events of 30 yeas ago. This is the least they can do for their law-abiding Sikh citizens.

Westminster Conference on Self-determination: India’s position unlawful, untenable

At a packed venue at the Houses of Parliament in London on May 06 senior leadership figures from national freedom movements gathered in an impressive show of solidarity to demand UN action against those states that forcibly suppress legitimate self-determination movements. Resolutions also calling for guilty states to be taken to task and for the creation of international criminal tribunals to punish those guilty of systematic mass abuses were unanimously passed.

UK: National Union of Journalists calls on David Cameron to establish full public inquiry into 1984 Amritsar Massacre

London, United Kingdom (April 16, 2014): The National Union of Journalist (NUJ) has called on the British Prime Minister to establish a full public enquiry into all the documents and events relating to India, covering the whole of 1984.

UK Sikh Diaspora looks forward for Truth, Justice, Freedom on 30th anniversary of June 1984 massacre

London, United Kingdom (April 13, 2014): According to a press statement by the Sikh Federation UK [t]he theme to mark the 30th anniversary of the Genocide of Sikhs in 1984 is TRUTH > JUSTICE > FREEDOM. In the last few months the truth has slowly started to emerge.

Sikh Federation UK releases names of UK politicians supporting an independent public inquiry into UK links with June 1984 massacre

The Sikh Federation UK on April 01 released the names and details of the 117 UK politicians supporting the call for an independent public inquiry.

Disappointed by UK’s attitude to Sikh Human rights issues NSO calls on Sikhs to boycott Downing Street Baisakhi function

UK Sikhs are deeply disappointed by the UK government’s attitude to Sikh human rights. While the present government cannot in any way be held responsible for support given by a predecessor government of 30 years ago, the present government’s statement that the assistance then given was ‘only minimal’, was deeply hurtful to Sikhs, and insensitive to others concerned with human rights.

UK: Pressure mounts on David Cameron for probe into June 1984 Amritsar massacre

London, United Kingdom (March 29, 2014): Pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister David Cameron to order an independent public inquiry into UK's involvement in Operation Blue Star.

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