I am so proud of my NDP. They stand up for human rights and human rights activists all over the world. Well done. NDP statement on Gurbakash Singh Khalsa Official Opposition Human Rights Critic Wayne Marston (Hamilton East – Stoney Creek) made the following statement today: New Democrats are concerned about the condition of Gurbakash Singh, a peaceful protestor in Punjab who has been on hunger strike for 54 days since November 14, 2014 to highlight the treatment of prisoners detained under counterinsurgency laws in India. The Punjabi-Canadian community has expressed serious concern about the plight of prisoners currently in detention, including Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar. Many are worried about reported irregularities in the application of the law, including holding prisoners beyond the normal term of their sentences. New Democrats call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs to send a clear message to the government of India that the human rights of all those in custody must be respected. -30- ndp.ca/news/ndp-statement-gurbakash-singh-khalsa
Posted on: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:52:06 +0000
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