The UN and Uyghurs in exile are acting for Uyghurs in Thailand

"The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Office issued a statement on January 21 urging the Thai government not to deport 48 Uyghurs to China. The statement emphasized that if returned to China, they would face severe torture and inhumane treatment.
UN STATEMENT AND DEMANDS:
UN experts cited evidence of China's persecution of Uyghurs
Emphasized that returning refugees to countries where they face torture violates international law
ASKED THAILAND TO:
Provide necessary living conditions and medical care
Allow access to legal representatives and UN bodies
Immediately halt deportation plans
INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY:
WUC Executive Committee President Rushan Abbas led a delegation to Thailand
Met with embassies of US, UK, Canada, Thai government officials, and parliament members
Also visited Japan for parliamentary meetings
Highlighted violations of international refugee law and human rights conventions
GLOBAL RESPONSE:
Widespread attention from Uyghur communities worldwide
MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED WITH:
United Nations
European Union
Various national governments (US, Germany, Turkey, etc.)
International human rights organizations
Support from IPAC (Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China)
US State Department and congressional members voiced concerns
GLOBAL PROTESTS:
Uyghur communities in multiple countries (Turkey, Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, Norway, UK, Japan, Canada, US, Australia) held demonstrations at Thai embassies
DEMANDED:
Protection for the 48 Uyghurs
No deportation to China
Transfer to a third country

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22/01/2025
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