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India’s Transnational Repression

The global geopolitical landscape is shifting rapidly, and Sikhs and Punjab have emerged as pivotal factors in South Asian affairs.
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.
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.
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.
The US DOJ unsealed indictments against 37 individuals tied to Indian transnational crime syndicates in "Operation Hard Ball." Charges span drug trafficking, racketeering, and the 2023 assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
The Sikh Federation (Canada) is calling for an independent public inquiry and greater transparency following U.S. indictments against individuals linked to the Bishnoi network. The organization says the developments raise serious concerns about foreign interference, transnational repression, and the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has strongly condemned Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik for making "scandalous" allegations against Canadian law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The WSO is urging the Canadian government to summon the envoy and demand a retraction.
The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has strongly criticized the Canadian government's decision to advance trade talks with a massive Indian delegation, calling it "appeasement" while Sikh Canadians continue to face active threats and transnational repression linked to New Delhi.
Following a promise by Governor Gavin Newsom, the Sikh Coalition has released new details regarding the upcoming CalOES transnational repression training for California law enforcement, which will prioritize jurisdictions with large Sikh populations.
Coinciding with the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Sikh Federation International and the Baku Initiative Group have released a comprehensive report urging the international community to counter Indian transnational repression.

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