771. Prime Minister Modi ignores Indigenous Rights – General strike in Telangana   The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) accuses the new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of violating the rights of indigenous peoples. "Regardless of the protests of tens of thousands of Adivasi  

772. Criticism of show trials in China – United Nations must demand rule of law   The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) criticizes the show trials against members of the Uyghur minority in north-western China to be "legally questionable" and "degrading". The human rights  

773. "It's a farce to describe Sudan's justice system as independent!"   … keep the geese – and a hypocritical attempt to earn international respect," said the STP's Africa-consultant,…  

774. China: More than 80 civil rights activists detained to prevent public commemoration   The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) accuses the Chinese government of having arrested (or placed under house arrest) more than 80 civil rights activists two months before the 25th anniversary of  

775. Africa Association of the German economy pays court to the Sudan's unjust regime – protests in Berlin   On Wednesday, the conference of the "Afrika-Verein" (Africa Association) of the German economy in Berlin, which promotes investments in Sudan, was accompanied by a solemn vigil organized by the  

776. Disappointing results – little hope for peace and reconciliation in the Central African Republic (June 5)   On Thursday, six months after the beginning of the French peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, the Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) expressed disappointment about the results.  

777. Mariam's supporters are relived but angry – the release is merely a political maneuver – Sudan's Christians are still persecuted   The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) has expressed relief that the Sudanese Foreign Ministry announced a release of the Christian woman Meriam Yahia Ibrahim from the prison's death row during the  

778. Northern Mali is further away from peace than ever before – new peace initiatives needed!   The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) calls for new peace initiatives in northern Mali in order to revive the peace process concerning the Tuareg conflict, which has been simmering for decades.  

779. Stop the exodus! Europe must show more commitment towards human rights in Eritrea   The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) sends an appeal to the European Union (EU), demanding more commitment concerning the protection of human rights in Eritrea, as the mass exodus from the East  

780. Significant increase of rape in Darfur – peace forces must offer better protection for women   The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) supports the Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie's call for more effective measures against sexual violence in wars. According to the STP, the number of rapes in