Thailand Deports Uyghur Asylum-Seekers to China

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Thailand deported 40 Uyghur asylum-seekers to China despite warnings of torture and imprisonment. Rights groups and Thai lawmakers condemned the move as a violation of human rights.

Key Points

  • Thailand deported 40 Uyghur asylum-seekers to China despite warnings from rights advocates and U.S. officials
  • The move has been condemned by rights groups and Thai lawmakers
  • Thailand had previously deported over 100 Uyghurs to China in 2015

Cons

  • Violation of human rights
  • Risk of torture, enforced disappearance, and long-term imprisonment in China