Forcible Repatriation of Uyghur Detainees from Thailand to China

SOURCE www.npr.org
More than 40 Uyghur detainees held in Thailand for over a decade have been forcibly repatriated to China, despite international objections. Activist groups and U.N. officials had urged against the move, but Thai officials proceeded with the deportation.

Key Points

  • Over 40 Uyghur detainees forcibly repatriated from Thailand to China
  • Activist groups and U.N. officials objected to the deportation
  • Thai officials proceeded with the repatriation despite international concerns
  • China denies accusations of abusing Uyghur minority

Cons

  • Forcible repatriation of Uyghur detainees
  • Violation of human rights
  • Lack of transparency from Thai officials