New York (30 August, 2010): Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh while addressing the “Sikh Genocide” conference in New York declared that killing of Sikhs in 1984 was “Genocide” because it was a planned effort to eradicate Sikh religion. Jathedar who specially came to New York to address the conference organized by “Sikhs for Justice” solicited the support of US law makers to help the Sikhs in persuading the United States government to recognize the Sikh Genocide.
Ludhiana (August 24, 2010): Dal Khalsa International has paid tribute to Bhai Surinderpal Singh, one of the leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar Panch Pardhani, who passed away on the 17th of August 2010.
Ontario (August 15, 2010): Canadian Sikhs under the patronage of Shri Akal Takhat Sahib marked August 15th, Independence Day of India, as “Sikh Genocide” day. “Sikh Genocide” Conference was organized by Sikhs For Justice, a based human rights advocacy group, is spearheading an international justice awareness campaign and striving to disseminate true and correct information regarding the Genocide of Sikhs from 1984-1998 to the international community with the support of All India Sikh Students Federation.
CERTIFICATE OF DEFAULT FROM UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTUSA (August 07, 2010): As per information provided by Sikhs for Justice, the U.S. District Court of New York issued a certificate of default declaring that Kamal Nath, an Indian Member of Parliament and Minister for Roadways, has failed to respond to the summons issued by the court on April 06, 2010.
Ludhiana (July 16, 2010): Now that Shri Akal Takht Sahib has declared the killings of Sikhs in 1984 as Genocide and has entrusted “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) with the task of getting international recognition, SFJ along with All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) will file a “1503 petition” before UN Human Rights Commission.
Canada (June 19, 2010): Sikhs for Justice on behalf of victims of 1984 Sikh Genocide has written an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh requesting an in person meeting with him while he will be in Canada for G8/G-20 summit to reiterate the Sikh community’s adherence and commitment to non-violence and democratic norms.
Canada (June 10, 2010): After being blocked by the Conservative government yesterday, Canadian Sikhs were able to introduce a petition asking Canada to recognize the November 1984 killing of Sikhs as “Genocide” as defined in Article 2 of the UN Convention on prevention and punishment of the Crime of Genocide
Toronto (June 10, 2010): Two Canadian MPs, including Punjab-born Sukh Dhaliwal, gave a notice to table a petition in the Canada’s parliament Wednesday asking the Canadian government to recognize the 1984 Sikh massacre in India, in which thousands of Sikhs were killed by Indians, as an act of genocide.
Canada (June 3, 2010): Sikhs for Justice applauds and welcomes NDP Leader Jack Layton’s support and solidarity with Sikhs community over the killings of innocent Sikhs in June and November 1984.
Toronto (June 27, 2010 – Habib Yousafzai): Numerous groups protested today to have their concerns heard by the world leaders who have arrived here in Toronto, Canada, to attend the G20 Summit.