The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) and the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, have expressed profound condemnation over Thailand’s recent deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China. They labelled this act as a grave infringement of international law, particularly the principle of non-refoulement, which prohibits returning individuals to places where they risk torture or severe mistreatment. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk remarked that this forced return of those who had already spent over 11 years in detention in Thailand is particularly disconcerting.
UN agencies have condemned Thailand for deporting 40 Uyghurs to China, declaring it a violation of international law. The High Commissioner for Human Rights highlighted the distressing nature of the deportation, which breaches the principle of non-refoulement—a key tenet in protecting individuals from persecution. UNHCR echoed these concerns, calling for an end to forced returns and transparency from China regarding the deported individuals.
In light of these events, the UN agencies are advocating for Thailand to halt all further deportations and to ensure the protection of the remaining Uyghurs in detention. Compelling the Thai government to uphold its international obligations and protect vulnerable individuals is paramount, as is the need for transparency from China regarding the deported Uyghurs’ wellbeing.
Original Source: news.un.org
