UN experts urge Canada to protect Sikh activist amid credible threats to his life

UN human rights experts have urged Canada to take all feasible measures to protect Sikh activist Moninder Singh, who has received multiple "duty to warn" notices from Canadian authorities regarding credible threats to his life. Five special rapporteurs raised concerns about foreign intimidation and reprisals against Singh, a Canadian national, citing allegations of transnational repression by Indian authorities. The experts called for accelerated investigations, accountability for perpetrators, and prevention of future occurrences. Singh, who advocates for an independent Sikh state, has previously appealed for international action against alleged Indian targeting of Sikh activists abroad. This comes amid ongoing tensions between Canada and India following the alleged involvement of Indian agents in the 2023 killing of another Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Five United Nations rights experts have called on Canada to protect Sikh activist Moninder Singh, a Canadian national. The experts sent a letter to the Canadian government on June 3, which was made public two months later, detailing "concerning allegations of foreign intimidation and reprisals" against Singh. Since 2022, Canadian authorities have issued Singh four "duty to warn" notices, indicating credible and imminent threats to his life. The UN experts are urging Canada to implement all feasible measures to ensure his safety.