Thai Court Orders Extradition of Vietnamese Activist Despite Human Rights Concerns

Y Quynh Bdap, co-founder of Montagnards Stand for Justice, faces a 10-year sentence in Vietnam amid fears of persecution.

Y Quynh Bdap was convicted in absentia in Vietnam on terrorism charges related to anti-government riots in Dak Lak.
Human Rights Watch warns that Bdap will be at significant risk if returned to Vietnam, citing a history of mistreatment of Montagnard minorities.
Bdap's attorney has 30 days to appeal the extradition ruling, and the Thai government can diplomatically choose not to enforce it.
Bdap was seeking asylum in Canada and had met with Canadian Embassy officials the day before his arrest in Bangkok.
Vietnam's treatment of Montagnard minorities has been widely criticized, with many driven to seek asylum in neighboring countries.