World Uyghur Congress Condemns Thailand for Deporting Uyghur Refugees

The World Uyghur Congress denounces Thailand’s deportation of 40 Uyghur refugees to China, expressing grave concerns regarding their safety and human rights. The WUC highlights that deportation places these individuals at risk of severe persecution and emphasizes Thailand’s responsibility in upholding international law.

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has condemned Thailand’s deportation of 40 Uyghur refugees back to China, citing serious human rights concerns. The WUC argues that the repatriation has placed these individuals in jeopardy, exposing them to potential persecution, torture, and other human rights violations by the Chinese authorities. According to the WUC, Romadon Panjor, a Thai MP, shared footage showing a detention vehicle arriving at an immigration facility, leading to the transfer of the refugees to an airport for deportation. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has not confirmed whether the deportation took place.

The WUC calls for immediate international action to hold Thailand accountable for its human rights violations and stresses that the plight of the deported Uyghurs remains dire. The organization has urged the United Nations and other international bodies to apply diplomatic pressure to prevent such breaches of international law in the future. The potential consequences faced by these refugees highlight the urgency of addressing their circumstances and ensuring their safety and well-being.

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