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  Source: Deutche Welle – 3-Dec-2012 For hundreds of years, Hindus and Sikhs have lived in Afghanistan. But even after the fall of the Islamist Taliban regime, they face growing discrimination, forcing many to leave. Sometimes you can recognize them on the streets, usually because of their black or wine-red turbans and opulent beards. Others look… Continue reading Hindus and Sikhs – homeless Afghan citizens

Source: Pajhwok Afghan News – By Abasin Zaheer Nov 16, 2012 – 16:21 KABUL (PAN): Members of the minority Sikh community rallied against residents of the Qalacha neighbourhood of Kabul for opposing the cremation of their relatives’ bodies. Dozens of protestors in Pashtunistan Ward also accused the Afghan police and army of preventing them from burning their dead in… Continue reading Afghan Sikhs protest over cremation

By Lalit K Jha Jul 30, 2012 – 22:15 Source WASHINGTON (PAN): Minority religious groups continue to suffer discrimination in Afghanistan, where the populations of Sikhs and Hindus have been shrinking, the United States said on Monday. “Members of minority religious groups continue to suffer discrimination under the law and the government often did not protect minorities… Continue reading Afghan Hindu, Sikh populations shrinking

London, June 27 (YP Bureau) Source:  Yes Punjab Leaders of various communities have urged UK and other European Countries not to deport Afghan Sikhs, Hindus and a sect of Muslims to Afghanistan as their life and property would be under threat, if deported. Joint action by UK and Netherlands based individuals and organizations has resulted… Continue reading UK, EUROPEAN COUNTRIES URGED NOT TO DEPORT AFGHAN SIKHS, HINDUS