Thai authorities recently deported 40 Uyghur men to China, despite international calls against it. The United States and various human rights organizations warned of potential persecution faced by these men, labeling China's actions as 'genocide.' This situation echoes past incidents, including a significant 2015 deportation that led to global outrage. The US State Department urged Thailand to adhere to the principle of non-refoulement, which protects individuals from being sent to countries where they could face harm. International criticism has mounted against Thailand, including responses from Germany and the EU, condemning the deportation as a violation of human rights.
The deportation violates the principle, enshrined in international law, of not returning people to countries where they face serious human rights violations.
The US State Department issued several warnings, calling on Bangkok to respect its obligations under international law, particularly the principle of non-refoulement.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed disappointment with the US ally, condemning the deportations 'in the strongest possible terms'.
Washington has officially labeled China's actions as 'genocide'.
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