US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China

TNR Watch: UN Human Rights Council in Question

TNR Watch: UN Human Rights Council in Question hooper Wed, 03/19/2025 - 21:09 Type Update Image Countries Thailand Page blocks  In late February, the Thai government deported 40 Uyghur men to China, despite warnings from rights groups, diplomats, and the men themselves that they risked repression and torture if returned. This act of transnational repression, carried out by two member states of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), underscores…

Thailand urged to demand unrestricted access to Uyghur deportees during China visit

Human Rights Watch urged Thailand to demand unrestricted access to the deported individuals and publicly address China’s treatment of Uyghurs on Tuesday. A Thai government delegation is visiting Xinjiang, China, from March 18 to 20, 2025, following international outrage over Thailand’s forced deportation of 40 Uyghurs in February. Elaine Pearson, Asia director at Human Rights Watch, stressed the importance of transparency during this visit, stat…

Thailand: Raise Uyghur Abuses in Xinjiang Visit

The Thai delegation visiting Xinjiang should publicly press Chinese officials about their abuses against Uyghurs and seek unfettered access to the 40 Uyghurs the Thai government forcibly returned.

China, Thailand combat cross-border crime under intl law; US has no right to interfere: FM

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…

China criticizes US sanctions against Thai officials

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning defended the cooperation between Beijing and Bangkok as a legitimate effort to combat transnational crime. She also stressed that the repatriation of 40 Chinese nationals was carried out in compliance with the laws of both countries, as well as international law. These individuals, she explained, had left China illegally after being deceived and were detained in Thailand for a decade. “The Chinese government…

US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Thai Officials Over Uyghur Deportation

The Thai authorities deported 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China in a secretive operation in late February.