Source: Huff Post On the verge of becoming confined to the pages of Afghan history. 23/09/2016 7:30 PM IST | Updated 24/09/2016 11:31 AM IST The handful of Hindus and Sikhs left in Afghanistan received some good news this week. The Afghan government has approved reservation for these two minority communities in the country’s lower… Continue reading The Few Remaining Hindus and Sikhs In Afghanistan Fight For One Seat In Its Parliament
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Afghan Government Approves Reservation for Sikhs/Hindus in Parliament
The Wire Afghan President Ashraf Ghani invited members of the Sikh community to the palace for Eid celebrations last week. Credit: ARG – ارگ/ Facebook Kabul: After years of iteration, Afghanistan’s National Unity Government (NUG) approved the reservation of a seat for Sikhs and Hindus in the Afghan parliament, late on Sunday evening. The Wire has received… Continue reading Afghan Government Approves Reservation for Sikhs/Hindus in Parliament
Longing to Belong: Afghan Sikhs and Hindus in India
Article by Anwesha Ghosh for The Diplomat – August 2016
Nearly 99% Of Hindus, Sikhs Left Afghanistan in Last Three decades
Source: Tolo Close to 99 percent of former Hindu and Sikh citizens of Afghanistan have left the country over the past three decades. An investigation by TOLOnews reveals that the Sikh and Hindu population number was 220,000 in the 1980’s. That number dropped sharply to 15,000 when the mujahideen was in power during the 1990’s… Continue reading Nearly 99% Of Hindus, Sikhs Left Afghanistan in Last Three decades
Hindus, Sikhs Urge Govt To Address Their Problems At 2nd Day Of Festival
Source: Tolo Hindu and Sikh residents in Nangarhar province on Tuesday called on government to address their problems. Speaking at the second day of 318th Vesak festival Hindu and Sikh residents reiterated the need for proper education for their children and for government to stop powerful figures from usurping their land. Celebrated with music and… Continue reading Hindus, Sikhs Urge Govt To Address Their Problems At 2nd Day Of Festival
Hindus, Sikhs Mark 318th Vesak Day In Nangarhar
Source: Tolo A number of Hindu and Sikh residents in Nangarhar province on Monday marked the 318th Vesak festival – also known as Buddha Day. Their festival of music and dance was also attended by other residents in the province. Held in Surkhrod district, non-Hindu and non-Sikh residents in attendance said they were there in… Continue reading Hindus, Sikhs Mark 318th Vesak Day In Nangarhar
Hindus, Sikhs In Nangarhar Claim To Be Sidelined
Source: Tolo A number of Hindus and Sikhs in Jalalabad city, in Nangarhar province, claim that powerful figures have usurped their land. They said this is the latest in a string of problems for them. In addition to having their land grabbed, they said they are also struggling to ensure an education for their children.… Continue reading Hindus, Sikhs In Nangarhar Claim To Be Sidelined