Thailand Faces Scrutiny Over Possible Deportation of Uyghur Detainees to China

Activists and lawmakers express concern as reports suggest 48 Uyghur men detained for over a decade may have been secretly sent to China, risking severe persecution.

Reports indicate that 48 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for 11 years may have been deported to China early Thursday morning, though Thai authorities have not confirmed this.
Chinese state media announced the repatriation of 40 Chinese nationals, but did not confirm their ethnicity; photos suggest they were Uyghurs, a group facing severe repression in China.
Activists and international officials warn the deported men risk torture, imprisonment, or death in China, citing China's history of abuse against Uyghurs, which some governments label as genocide.
Thai lawmakers and human rights groups criticize the potential deportation as a violation of international law, with calls for transparency and accountability from Thailand's government.
The fate of the Uyghur detainees remains uncertain, as evidence, including unscheduled flights to Xinjiang, suggests secretive deportation efforts despite international outcry.

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