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Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China

Release Date: 2025-02-28
Media: BBC
Summary: Thai authorities have confirmed that at least 40 Uyghurs were deported to China after being held in a Bangkok detention center for over 10 years. The group was flown back to China's Xinjiang region on Thursday. The deportation has raised serious concerns from human rights groups, the United States, and the United Nations, as the Uyghurs face potential torture and persecution in China. Thailand justified the deportation by stating that the individuals had been detained for too long, and no third country offered to take them in.

The Uyghurs were initially detained in 2014 after fleeing repression in Xinjiang. Some were sent to Turkey, while others were deported to China in 2015, sparking international protests. Human rights organizations have condemned the deportations, calling them a violation of both Thai and international laws. The US, EU, and UK have strongly criticized the move, citing concerns over China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims, which includes accusations of genocide and crimes against humanity.
Tags: Thailand

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