15-07-1383 (Afghanistan date) 06-oktober 2004 KABUL Krant Harpal Singh en Adahmir Singh lieten hun familie achter in India en keerde zelf terug naar Afghanistan.Harpal Singh was tien jaar oud toen hij bij zijn vader ging werken. Toen hij terug ging naar Afghanistan om zijn vaders winkel weer te openen, kreeg hij te horen dat hij… Continue reading AFGHAANSE HINDOES MET TEGENZIN NAAR DE STEMBUS
International Religious Freedom Report 2004 – Afghanistan
Source Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Afghanistan experienced civil war and political instability for 24 years. There was no functioning central government until December 22, 2001, when the Afghan Interim Administration (AIA) took office. In June 2002, the Emergency Loya Jirga, a gathering of Afghan representatives from throughout the country,… Continue reading International Religious Freedom Report 2004 – Afghanistan
Afghan Sikhs vow to celebrate Granth Sahib fest with fervour
New Delhi | September 05, 2004 4:25:18 PM IST Sikhs hailing from Afghanistan and residing with migratory status in the Indian capital are celebrating the 400th anniversary of the installation of the Guru Granth sahib at the Golden Temple in Amritsar in their own unique way. Yearning to get back home, this largely hapless community… Continue reading Afghan Sikhs vow to celebrate Granth Sahib fest with fervour
Life of misery’ for Afghan Sikhs in India
New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): As the world observes Refugees Day on Friday, a group of Afghan Sikhs here say that their life has not improved despite fleeing the war-ravaged country. Mahendra Singh and his family fled Kabul before the Taliban regime was overthrown by the Northern Alliance. “My whole family is here now. Most… Continue reading Life of misery’ for Afghan Sikhs in India
a commentary
Source Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo Friday 19, March 2004 (commentary) Source: Daily Excelsior … Afghan Sikhs and Hindus constitute the minorities of Afghanistan. In Jalalabad alone, previously these were 700 families, but due to the Talibanisation of Afghanistan only 10-15 families continue to live there. RAWA Report from Afghanistan confirms that the persecution of these minorities… Continue reading a commentary
India may restore Afghan temples
Vishnu Som Sunday, December 28, 2003 (Kabul): Source The years of war in Afghanistan has damaged or completely destroyed ancient temples in the country. For instance, the Shor Bizar area of old Kabul—once the Indian heart of the city—is now in ruins. And the area boasts of a 5oo year old Shiv Mandir. Jitender Sharma,… Continue reading India may restore Afghan temples
India Plans to Restore Afghan Hindu Temples
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN, December 28,2003: The years of war in Afghanistan has damaged or completely destroyed ancient temples in the country. For instance, the Shor Bizar area of old Kabul — once the Indian heart of the city — is now in ruins. And the area boasts of a 500-year-old Shiv Mandir. Jitender Sharma, the priest,… Continue reading India Plans to Restore Afghan Hindu Temples