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US Congress’ Sikh Caucus “Greatly Concerned” By Violence Against “Peaceful Sikh Protestors”
October 31, 2015 | Admin
Congressmen ask U.S. Secretary of State to advocate for rights to “practice religion free from violence”
Washington, D.C.: Oct. 31, 2015 — On the eve of the 31st anniversary of the 1984 Sikh Genocide, the co-chairs of the … Read More
Christian Priest Warns Unrest in Punjab “Eerily Familiar” to 1984 Sikh Genocide Circumstances
October 22, 2015 | Admin
“Pray, fervently, for Punjab,” pleads priest, calling on U.S. officials to “give a voice to those who don’t have one”
Sacramento, CA: Oct. 22, 2015 — The following is a statement on ongoing tensions in Punjab, India by Fr. Joshua Lickter … Read More
Christian Church Prays for Peace in Punjab During Unrest
October 20, 2015 | Admin
“People are getting beat up, and hurt, and a few have been killed,” says priest
Sacramento, CA: Oct. 20, 2015 — Fr. Joshua Lickter, whose Christian church in California, USA regularly prays for persecuted religious minorities in India, brought attention … Read More
“I Do Think He’s a Martyr,” Says Daughter of Murdered Sikh Activist
October 19, 2015 | Admin
Navkiran Kaur Khalra speaks about the 1995 disappearance and killing by Indian police of her father, Jaswant Singh Khalra, and his work to expose secret genocide in Punjab, India.
Transcript Steve Macías (SM): My name is Steve Macías with the … Read More
Indian Police Massacre Unarmed Sikhs Protesting Desecration of Scriptures
October 15, 2015 | Admin
“Peaceful dissent is routinely brutally suppressed,” warns human rights group
Punjab, India: October 15, 2015 – Protests against desecration of a copy of the Sikh holy book, Guru Granth Sahib, turned violent on Oct. 14 after Indian police opened fire … Read More
Marysville Church Hosts Sikhs to Discuss Religious Persecution in India
October 5, 2015 | Admin
Sikh and Christian leaders will host a dinner and seminar on October 10 at Trinity Anglican, a Christian Church in Marysville, CA to discuss similar persecution facing both communities in India.Read More
African-American Felt Segregated for Protesting Indian PM Modi in California
September 29, 2015 | Admin
“I’ve never been treated like an Untouchable – not until yesterday,” says Modi protester
The following is a personal report by Jada Bernard, an advisor to Organization for Minorities of India, about his experiences participating in protests against Hindu nationalist … Read More
Modi Followers Assault American Christian Peacefully Protesting in California
September 28, 2015 | Admin
“I will break you,” threatens Modi follower while shoving protester in view of police
The following is a personal report by Pieter Friedrich, an advisor to Organization for Minorities of India, about his experiences being assaulted while peacefully … Read More
Congressman Honda’s Invitation of Indian PM Disturbs Human Rights Advocates
September 25, 2015 | Admin
“Nothing short of a complete boycott will satisfy the voices Modi has silenced,” say protesters
San Jose, CA: Sept. 25, 2015 — A recent statement by Silicon Valley Congressman Mike Honda crediting the upcoming visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra … Read More
San Jose Sikh Gurdwara to Host Seminar Remembering Murdered Indian Activist
September 24, 2015 | Admin
Minorities commemorate 20th death anniversary of Sikh martyr Jaswant Singh Khalra
San Jose, CA: Sept. 24, 2015 — Leadership from the Christian, Sikh, Muslim and Dalit communities will gather at Gurdwara Sahib San Jose on Sept. 26 to hear Navkiran … Read More