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Afghan Hindus and Sikhs Still Struggling
IWPR By Arzu Mohammadi Dari Version | Pashto Version The tiny Hindu and Sikh community in the northern Afghan province of Baghlan say that growing discrimination is making their life increasingly hard. Only a handful of families remain from a community that once played an important role as merchants and entrepreneurs, and who lived in Afghanistan… Continue reading Afghan Hindus and Sikhs Still Struggling
Afghan Hindus and Sikhs celebrate Diwali without ‘pomp and splendour’ amid fear
The National By Ruchi Kumar Festivities in Kabul are far simpler and more sombre than Diwali celebrations in other parts of the world, a reflection of two minority communities eager to remain discrete.A nondescript building with no signage, lights or other decorative features, the purpose of the Asmayee Temple in the heart of Kabul is known only to… Continue reading Afghan Hindus and Sikhs celebrate Diwali without ‘pomp and splendour’ amid fear
Hindu-Sikh minorities lament lack of dedicated schools
Pajhwok By Saifullah Maftoon On Sep 03, 2017 – 13:29 GHAZNI CITY (Pajhwok): The Hindu and Sikh minorities living in southern Ghazni province have complained their children are teased and harassed by classmates in public and private schools and demanded separate schools for their children. The minorities say the harassment of their children at local… Continue reading Hindu-Sikh minorities lament lack of dedicated schools
MEHWAR: Ghani Meets Sikh And Hindu Community
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani this week met with the Sikh and Hindu community at the Presidential Palace and said in future no one would be allowed to seize control of their temples or religious sites. Ghani also promised to address their concerns. Host Jamal Nasir Farahmand discusses the topic with Rahul Singh, the deputy head… Continue reading MEHWAR: Ghani Meets Sikh And Hindu Community
Afghan Hindu and Sikh Communities in London – VOA Ashna
About this video: VOA Ashna (July 2017) on the Afghan Hindu and Sikh communities in London.
3 Sikhs on trial for smuggling 69 turbaned Afghans into UK
India Tribune London: Three British Sikhs allegedly helped about 70 Afghan illegal immigrants sneak into the UK using real passports of Sikhs in a £600,000 (Rs. 5 crore) conspiracy. Cousins Daljit Kapoor and Harmit Kapoor, and Davinder Chawla, all three in their 40s, pleaded guilty before their trial at Inner London Crown Court in March. The… Continue reading 3 Sikhs on trial for smuggling 69 turbaned Afghans into UK