Nicola Macbean

ALT “Thailand’s transfer of Uyghur detainees to China constitutes a blatant violation of Thailand's obligations under domestic and international laws. The men now face a high risk of torture, enforced disappearance, and long-term imprisonment in China. This is a shocking reprise of the cruel and illegal conduct of the Thai military junta ten years ago, when Thai officials transferred over a hundred Uyghurs to Chinese officials who then forcibly transported them to China, hooded and in shackles.” “Until yesterday, senior Thai officials had made multiple public assurances that these men would not be transferred, including to allies and UN officials. The government’s actions undermine Thailand’s credibility on the international stage and as a member of the UN Human Rights Council.” “Concerned governments should do everything in their power to demand the Chinese government provide access to the detainees by independent observers and relevant UN mechanisms.”