Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Decade of Violence Against Sikhs
Over the past ten years, Sikh communities have faced many violent attacks, especially in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
These attacks, often by groups like ISIS-K, have killed many people and made it hard for Sikhs to live safely.
Governments and international groups have spoken out against these attacks and are trying to protect religious minorities.
Organizations like the North American Punjabi Association are calling for stronger security and justice for the victims.
The attacks show how important it is for the world to work together to stop terrorism and protect all religious communities.
Sikh communities have faced deadly terrorist attacks and targeted killings over the past decade.
Afghanistan has seen some of the worst violence, including a 2018 suicide bombing and a 2020 attack on a Gurdwara.
Pakistan has also experienced targeted violence against Sikhs, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Terrorist organizations often target religious minorities to spread fear and destabilize societies.
International bodies and advocacy groups are calling for stronger protections and justice for religious minorities.
- Who
- Sikh communities worldwide, particularly in Afghanistan and Pakistan
- What
- A decade of targeted violence, including terrorist attacks and killings
- When
- Over the past decade, with notable attacks in 2018, 2020, and 2022
- Where
- Primarily in Afghanistan and Pakistan, with global implications
- Why
- To spread fear, destabilize societies, and exploit sectarian divisions
Government and International Response
Community and Advocacy Groups
Security Measures
Government and International Response
Governments have condemned attacks and taken steps to restore religious sites, but community leaders call for stronger security measures and prompt investigations.
Community and Advocacy Groups
Community organizations urge governments to enhance intelligence cooperation and ensure swift prosecution of perpetrators.
International Cooperation
Government and International Response
International bodies emphasize the importance of cooperation in combating extremist organizations.
Community and Advocacy Groups
Advocacy groups push for stronger international cooperation and support for victims of extremist violence.
- Date of Jalalabad Attack
- July 2018
- Location of Kabul Attack
- Gurdwara Har Rai Sahib
- Perpetrator of Kabul Attack
- ISIS-K
- Year of Kabul Gurdwara Attack
- 2022
- Primary Target of Terrorist Organizations
- Religious minorities
- Global Terrorism Index Year
- 2026
- Deadliest Terrorist Organizations
- Islamic State (IS) and its affiliates
- Organization Advocating for Sikh Rights
- North American Punjabi Association (NAPA)