US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China
- The United States announced visa restrictions on Thai officials for deporting 40 Uyghurs to China, where they face human rights abuses, on March 14.
- The European Parliament condemned Thailand's actions, stating they violated international law and called for reforms regarding the treatment of refugees and political dissidents.
- Thai authorities defended their decision to deport, saying it complied with both Thai and international law, while acknowledging concerns about potential retaliation from China.
- Advocacy groups applauded the U.S. Sanctions, emphasizing the need for stronger actions to protect Uyghur individuals globally from deportation and torture.
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In response to a question concerning US Secretary of State Rubio's announcement of visa restrictions and other sanctions against Thai officials for their role in deporting at least 40 Uygurs to China, as well as a statement made by the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry that emphasized Thailand has always adhered to humanitarian principles in its repatriation of Chinese nationals and the Thailand-US relationship should be built on the foundation of m…
State Department restricts visas for forced return of Uyghurs, others to China
Foreign officials who enable the forced return of Uyghurs and other ethnic or religious groups to China face visa restrictions in the United States, Sec. of State Marco Rubio announced Friday.
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