The allegation that India was involved in the killing of a Sikh leader in Canada came after New Delhi had accused Western countries of inaction on secessionist groups.
Tag: Secession and Independence Movements
Far Right May Rise as Kingmaker in Spanish Election
A messier political landscape has lent leverage to the extremes, leaving a hard-right party with a chance to share power for the first time since Franco.
Spain’s Election Puts Focus on Leading Parties’ Allies
Before voting Sunday, a focus on the leading parties’ allies has dominated the campaign — and obscured debate about more fundamental issues.
Killing of Sikh Leader Raises Fears in British Columbia
Members of the Sikh community in Surrey believe that Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the president of a local temple, was killed because of his political views.
Nicola Sturgeon’s Arrest
Support for Scottish independence has dipped, but backing for Scotland remaining part of the United Kingdom is fragile, too. Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest leaves the fate of the movement in flux.
What is Behind the Rising Tensions Between Kosovo and Serbia?
Clashes in northern Kosovo that injured dozens of ethnic Serbs and NATO soldiers are the latest flare up in a long-running standoff between Kosovo and Serbia.
How Fighting in Sudan’s Capital Differs from Past Military Conflicts
Fighting in the country has been far more frequent in the east, west and south instead of its capital, Khartoum.
Ex-Leader of Kosovo Pleads Not Guilty to War Crimes Charges
Hashim Thaci, the former president and prime minister, went on trial in The Hague on charges related to the country’s bloody fight for independence.
If Scotland’s Admired Leader Could Not Deliver Independence, Can Anyone?
The separatist movement needs a new chief after the surprise resignation of Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s popular leader, but none of the contenders has anything like her stature.
Nicola Sturgeon Resigns as Scotland’s First Minister, Citing Toll of the Job
Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation removes one of the most formidable figures from British politics, one who has dedicated her life to the cause of Scottish independence.