Thailand Faces Global Backlash for Deporting Uyghurs to China

The U.S. and international organizations condemn Thailand's deportation of at least 40 Uyghurs, citing risks of human rights abuses and potential security threats.

Thailand deported at least 40 Uyghurs to China's Xinjiang region after holding them in detention for over a decade, sparking widespread criticism.
The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok issued a security alert, warning of potential retaliatory attacks similar to the 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing following a prior Uyghur deportation.
Rights groups and the United Nations condemned the deportations, citing violations of international human rights laws and concerns over torture and ill-treatment in China.
Thailand defended its decision, claiming assurances from China that the deportees would be treated well, despite skepticism from the international community.
The deportations highlight Thailand's balancing act between its longstanding alliance with the U.S. and its growing ties with China, raising questions about shifting global power dynamics.