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
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
Sikhs, Hindus face discrimination in Afghanistan: US
Source: Pajhwok News Oct 15, 2015 – 09:28 WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): Public opinion continued to be hostile toward Christians, with Hindus and Sikhs facing societal discrimination and intimidation in Afghanistan, the US said on Wednesday. There was open hostilityin the country toward converts to Christianity and to organisations that proselytised, the State Department said in its annual… Continue reading Sikhs, Hindus face discrimination in Afghanistan: US
Sikhs, Hindus face discrimination in Afghanistan: US
Source: Pajhwok News Oct 15, 2015 – 09:28 WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): Public opinion continued to be hostile toward Christians, with Hindus and Sikhs facing societal discrimination and intimidation in Afghanistan, the US said on Wednesday. There was open hostilityin the country toward converts to Christianity and to organisations that proselytised, the State Department said in its annual… Continue reading Sikhs, Hindus face discrimination in Afghanistan: US
Afghan Sikhs, Hindus fear violence but long for home
News Fulton County October 9, 2015 – Violence has forced many of Afghanistan’s Hindu, Sikh minorities from home but many long to return By Zabihullah Tamanna KABUL – When the Taliban seized Afghanistan’s capital Kabul in 1996, Gurvinder, an Afghan Sikh, sold his properties and left the country. He has since lived in India as… Continue reading Afghan Sikhs, Hindus fear violence but long for home