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The Tragic Story of Kulwant Singh

Submitted by WSO Editor on Mon, 13/02/2012 - 15:31

UPDATE:  Kulwant Singh died of his injuries on February 14th.

On Sunday February 12, 2012 Indian media reported that 35 year old ‘dreaded terrorist’ Kulwant Singh was in critical condition after having been admitted to hospital with over 50 per cent burns to his body.  Jail officials claim that Kulwant Singh attempted suicide while cooking.  According to the news stories, fellow inmates and jail officials refuse to comment any further on what happened.

Shockingly, this isn’t the first time Kulwant Singh has been admitted to hospital by the police, fighting for his life.  Those who have been following Kulwant Singh’s story know that this alleged suicide attempt is likely just another fabrication in a long list of lies that have been told by the Punjab Police to cover up ongoing illegal detentions and torture. 

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WSO in 2011: A Year in Review

Submitted by WSO Editor on Thu, 29/12/2011 - 16:58

 

 

 

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) completed its 27th year of service in 2011 and once again this year we’ve been able to accomplish so much with your support. 

Below is a brief overview of WSO’s activities in 2011 in our three main areas of operation:  media, legal and advocacy & education:

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Standing Up for the Niqab: A Sikh Perspective

Submitted by WSO Editor on Sat, 24/12/2011 - 11:01

By Balpreet Singh


Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney recently announced that henceforth, Muslim women will be prohibited from covering their faces with the niqab during citizenship ceremonies.  The move was met with general support and the federal opposition parties have also largely avoided commenting on the issue. 

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Help WSO protect your rights!

Submitted by Sandeep Singh on Fri, 23/12/2011 - 15:18

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Rights and wrongs

Submitted by WSO Editor on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 08:31

By Binayak & Ilina Sen

Former bank employee Jaswant Singh Khalra was last seen washing his car outside his home in 1995 before he joined the ranks of the disappeared. He was involved in tracing the people who had disappeared in the wake of the anti-Sikh pogrom in Punjab after Indira Gandhi's assassination. 

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Honouring the Defenders on International Human Rights Day

Submitted by WSO Editor on Sat, 10/12/2011 - 16:08

By Balpreet Singh

On this International Human Rights Day, I would like to reflect on the courageous role of human rights defenders. 

I recently had the opportunity to attend the inauguration of the Khalra Centre for Human Rights in New Delhi on November 19th and 20th. S. Jaswant Singh Khalra was of course the human rights activist who exposed the illegal cremation of thousands of young Sikhs in Punjab and sacrificed his life in the process. 

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Sanjiv Bhatt refuses to receive award with ‘tainted’ Jagdish Tytler

Submitted by Sandeep Singh on Mon, 05/12/2011 - 22:27

Sanjeev BhattSanjeev BhattPublished: Tuesday, Dec 6, 2011, 8:05 IST 
By Iftikhar Gilani | Place: New Delhi | Agency: DNA

Gujarat IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt and noted journalists Zafar Agha have declined to receive the Maulana Mohd Ali Jauhar Award as a mark of protest against honouring of Sikh riot accused Jagdish Tytler with the same award.

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Decline Maulana Mohd Ali Jauhar Award as protest: Activists

Submitted by Sandeep Singh on Mon, 05/12/2011 - 22:06
Jagdish TytlerJagdish TytlerBy TCN News,

New Delhi: Civil rights activists have urged seven eminent nominated personalities to not accept the Maulana Mohd Ali Jauhar Award as a mark of protest against honoring Sikh riot accused Jagdish Tytler with the same award at the same stage. Delhi-based Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar Academy has announced to award 8 people on 10th Dec. at India Islamic Cultural Centre here in New Delhi.

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Reflections on Remembrance Day by a Canadian-Sikh Soldier

Submitted by WSO Editor on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 08:02

By Lieutenant Manjeet Singh Vinning, The British Columbia Regiment (DCO)

Canadians will gather across the nation to remember the soldiers who paid the ultimate price for their country. We are reminded of the sacrifice of the men and women who fought bravely for peace and justice. We pay tribute to those who have served and who are currently serving on operations today.

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Guru Nanak & the Sikh Ideal of Activism

Submitted by WSO Editor on Thu, 10/11/2011 - 13:47

Guru Nanak was the founder of the Sikh faith and today as Sikhs across the world, including here in Canada, celebrate his Gurpurab (birth anniversary) it is a great opportunity to reflect on what a revolutionary and activist Guru Nanak was. 

Guru Nanak’s teachings are a source of inspiration for us at WSO.  Guru Nanak created a community of activists and taught that his Sikhs would serve all of humanity.  Below are just some of the things that make his message for humanity continue to be incredibly important and relevant and how he truly created the Sikh ideal of activism.

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