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August 5, 2026
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Carney Government Must Heed UN Warning on Sikh Activist: WSO Canada

August 4, 2026
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Five United Nations Special Rapporteurs and Independent Experts’ Letter to Canada on India’s Transnational Repression

August 4, 2026
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UN Officials Confront India’s Transnational Repression and Threats Against Bhai Moninder Singh

February 10, 2026
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Crown Court Acquits Three in Landmark Case Affirming Sikh Religious Protocols

October 4, 2025
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Sikh Coalition Condemns U.S. Defense Secretary’s Remarks on Grooming Standards

March 29, 2025
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USCIRF Calls for Sanctions as Sikh Targeting and Religious Persecution in India Escalate

November 6, 2012
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Respecting freedom of Religion, California school allowed Kirpans for Sikh students

November 6, 2012
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Respecting freedom of Religion, California school allowed Kirpans for Sikh students

March 9, 2011
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Shooting of Elk Groove Sikhs threatens Freedom of Religion: Canadian Sikh Coalition

March 9, 2011
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Shooting of Elk Groove Sikhs threatens Freedom of Religion: Canadian Sikh Coalition

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Carney Government Must Heed UN Warning on Sikh Activist: WSO Canada

August 5, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has welcomed a joint intervention by five UN Special Rapporteurs urging Canada to strengthen protections for Sikh activist Moninder Singh Bual, accelerate investigations into credible threats against him, and address India's alleged campaign of transnational repression targeting Sikh activists.

Five United Nations Special Rapporteurs and Independent Experts’ Letter to Canada on India’s Transnational Repression

August 4, 2026

UN experts' communication explicitly places threats to Sikh activists in Canada within a broader pattern of India’s transnational repression targeting Sikh dissidents across the diaspora and was shared with the Government of India as well.

UN Officials Confront India’s Transnational Repression and Threats Against Bhai Moninder Singh

August 4, 2026

The United Nations has raised concerns over alleged transnational repression targeting Sikh activists, highlighting threats against Sikh Federation (Canada) spokesperson Bhai Moninder Singh. In a communication to Canada, five UN experts urged authorities to ensure his protection, investigate the reported threats, and provide accountability regarding ongoing security concerns.

Crown Court Acquits Three in Landmark Case Affirming Sikh Religious Protocols

February 10, 2026

A UK Crown Court has acquitted three individuals in a case relating to the transfer of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji from a Hindi temple to Sikh Gurdwara Sahib, reaffirming the Sikh community’s right and responsibility to uphold Gurmat Rehat Maryada, according to a statement issued by the Satikar Committee UK.

Sikh Coalition Condemns U.S. Defense Secretary’s Remarks on Grooming Standards

October 4, 2025

The Sikh Coalition has expressed “anger and deep concern” over remarks made by the U.S. Secretary of Defense earlier this week in Quantico, Virginia, regarding grooming and uniform standards in the military.

USCIRF Calls for Sanctions as Sikh Targeting and Religious Persecution in India Escalate

March 29, 2025

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has once again recommended that India be designated a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) due to its continued targeting of religious minorities, including Sikhs, Muslims, and Christians. The 2025 annual report highlights the Indian government’s role in fostering sectarian policies, hate speech, and violence against minority communities.

Respecting freedom of Religion, California school allowed Kirpans for Sikh students

November 6, 2012

California (November 05, 2012): According to reports a Southern California school district has allowed Sikh students to wear the Kirpan in school. It is learnt that at least three high school students in the Jurupa Unified School District will be allowed to wear the approximately 2-inch Kirpan at school after ensuring certain safety measures.

Respecting freedom of Religion, California school allowed Kirpans for Sikh students

November 6, 2012

Shooting of Elk Groove Sikhs threatens Freedom of Religion: Canadian Sikh Coalition

March 9, 2011

Surry (March 8, 2011): Two elderly members of the California Sikh community were shot on Friday while walking in a Sacramento suburb. Surinder Singh, 65 and Gurmej Singh Atwal, 78, were on a late afternoon stroll in Elk Grove when an unknown suspect in a pickup truck opened fire on them. Police believe they were most likely targeted after being mistaken for Muslims because they were wearing dastaar. Mr. Singh died of his injuries and Mr. Atwal remains in critical condition.