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UN experts urge Canada to protect Sikh activist after threats

8/4/2026

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UN special rapporteurs on terrorism, peaceful assembly, human rights defenders, freedom of religion and democratic order urged Canada to protect Sikh activist Moninder Singh and his family.
Singh has received four “duty to warn” notices since 2022 about credible threats to his life.
The experts’ June 3 letter, made public in August 2026, called on Canada to speed investigations, hold perpetrators accountable, provide remedy to victims and prevent reoccurrence.

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UN special rapporteurs on terrorism, peaceful assembly, human rights defenders, freedom of religion and democratic order urged Canada to protect Sikh activist Moninder Singh and his family.
Singh has received four “duty to warn” notices since 2022 about credible threats to his life.
The experts’ June 3 letter, made public in August 2026, called on Canada to speed investigations, hold perpetrators accountable, provide remedy to victims and prevent reoccurrence.