Thailand Deports 40 Uyghurs to China, Raising Torture and Persecution Fears

The deportation violates international law, leaving the Uyghur detainees at risk of severe human rights abuses in China.

Thailand forcibly deported 40 Uyghur men to China after over a decade in detention, despite warnings of torture and imprisonment risks.
The deportation has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights groups, the United Nations, and Western governments, citing violations of international law and nonrefoulement principles.
Chinese officials labeled the deportees as 'illegal immigrants' and claimed they would be treated well, but rights organizations warn of China's history of abuses against Uyghurs, including mass detentions and forced labor.
The deportation coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China, raising concerns about political motivations behind the decision.
The fate of eight remaining Uyghur detainees in Thailand remains unclear, while activists call for international accountability for Thailand's actions.