Canada has accused the Indian government of being behind the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh leader and activist of the Khalistan movement, which supports a separate Sikh homeland. It’s been a flashpoint for violence. Eric Sorensen explains what’s at the heart of Sikh separatism, which is increasing India-Canada tensions.
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