UN rights experts raise alarm over threats to Sikh activist Moninder Singh in Canada
- United Nations human rights experts have urged Canada to "accelerate" investigations into threats against the life of a Sikh activist who has been critical of the Indian government.
- Five UN special rapporteurs wrote to the Canadian government saying they have "serious concerns" about credible threats against Moninder Singh and his family, including an imminent threat to their lives.
- Mr Singh, the leader of the Sikh Federation of Canada, has been critical of India's human rights record and is a supporter of the Khalistan separatist movement which seeks to carve out a sovereign and independent Sik
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- United Nations human rights experts have urged Canada to "accelerate" investigations into threats against the life of a Sikh activist who has been critical of the Indian government.
- Five UN special rapporteurs wrote to the Canadian government saying they have "serious concerns" about credible threats against Moninder Singh and his family, including an imminent threat to their lives.
- Mr Singh, the leader of the Sikh Federation of Canada, has been critical of India's human rights record and is a supporter of the Khalistan separatist movement which seeks to carve out a sovereign and independent Sik
Sources: The Independent