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Thai Government Defends Deporting Uyghurs Refutes Wests Criticism

The Thai government is defending its decision to deport at least 40 Uyghurs to China last month after the United States imposed visa restrictions on Thai officials involved in the process.

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United States Sanctions Thai Officials Over Uyghurs Deportation to China

The U.S. Department of State announced sanctions on Friday against Thai government officials involved in the deportation of at least 40 Uyghur Muslims to China. U.S.

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US Refutes Thailand’s Claim No Country Offered Uyghurs Resettlement

The U.S. Department of State has dismissed Thailand’s claim that no country was willing to accept 40 Uyghurs who were deported to China on February 27, 2025. A State Department spokesperson stated that the U.S.

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Thailand’s PM Confident Uyghurs Repatriated to China Are Safe

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed confidence today that the 40 Uyghurs who were sent back to China will remain safe. She stated that the Thai government would continue to monitor their living conditions after their return.

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Thailand Deports 40 Uyghurs to China, Ignoring Human Rights Warnings

Thailand authorities have confirmed that at least 40 Uyghurs have been deported to China, despite warnings from rights groups that they may be subjected to torture or death.

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Thailand Faces Condemnation for Extraditing 40 Uyghurs to China

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the Government of Thailand on Thursday for deporting at least 40 Uyghurs back to China, where Washington says the Muslim minority faces acts of genocide.

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