Source: Press Trust of India Frustrated at being discriminated in their home country, Hindus and Sikhs here feel they have been treated “like a football” between India and Afghanistan, as they hope the Indian government will bail them out. Seeing followers of religions other than Islam is a rare sight here but some Sikhs and… Continue reading Hindus, Sikhs in Afghanistan feel neglected, discriminated

Source: Khaama Press A Hindu Afghan was was for the first time appointed as the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The Afghanistan embassy in Canada following a statement said the newly appointed ambassador Sham Lall Bathija, presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief… Continue reading First Afghan Hindu appointed Afghanistan’s special envoy

Source: Tolo The Upper House of Parliament unanimously approved a Presidential order from Hamid Karzai that would create one seat for the Hindu and Sikh minority groups on Tuesday. The Lower House has rejected the order last month, saying it was contrary to Afghanistan’s Constitution. In a legislative decree, President Hamid Karzai had asked Parliament… Continue reading Senate Approves Presidential Order For Hindu Seat

Source: Tolo Members of the Sikh and Hindu minority in Afghanistan on Tuesday criticized the Lower House’s refusal to approve a Presidential Decree that would designate a single seat to them in Parliament. Although the Senate voted in favor of the change this week, it must now be forwarded on to a joint-chamber commission to… Continue reading Hindu Backlash to Lower House Seat Refusal