A recent mass deportation saw dozens of Uyghur individuals returned from Thailand to China, despite warnings from human rights experts about the potential for torture and imprisonment. Reports indicate the detainees, who had spent over a decade in Thai detention, were ushered onto a flight to Kashgar, Xinjiang, after being confirmed to be deported by Thai officials. China asserted that the repatriation was lawful and in accordance with international practice, with claims of providing for the individuals post-return, while critics raised concerns regarding the treatment of Uyghurs in China.
“Local media reported that several trucks with their windows covered were seen in the early hours of Thursday leaving the Bangkok immigration centre where 48 Uyghurs had been held during their more than 10 years in Thai detention.”
“The Thai deputy premier Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed the deportation, telling Reuters that China had assured Thailand the 40 Chinese Uyghurs it returned on Thursday would be looked after.”
“China's government had earlier announced that a group of 40 illegal immigrants had been repatriated from Thailand. The security official did not mention that the group were Uyghurs.”
“Lin Jian rejected criticisms from so-called human rights advocates and said all ethnic groups in China enjoyed rights and freedoms as Chinese citizens.”
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