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Thai man brutally assaults woman in Rayong, citing transwoman confusion - video
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Trump's Nominee Rubio Pledges to Lobby Thailand on Uyghur Detainees
Picture courtesy: Facebook Immigration Bureau Marco Rubio, nominated by Donald Trump for the role of US Secretary of State, has unequivocally committed to persuading Thailand against deporting 48 Uyghur detainees to China. This pledge arises amidst significant human rights concerns about the potential fate of the Uyghurs if returned to China. The announcement came during Rubio’s confirmation hearing in Washington on Wednesday, where he promised to leverage his potential new role to influence Thailand’s decision-making. The Uyghurs, hailing from China's Xinjiang region, have long faced persecution, with around 1.8 million reportedly held in internment camps starting 2017. Recent reports have resurfaced, indicating that Thailand might proceed with their deportation, igniting a fervent response during the hearing. Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley prompted Rubio to articulate his stance on the matter, emphasising the urgency and ethical weight of preventing the deportations. Rubio, who maintains a firm stance on China-related policies, assured the committee that he would actively engage Thailand, highlighting the strategic and longstanding alliance between Thailand and the United States as a pivotal aspect of the diplomatic effort. He expressed optimism that America's close partnership with Thailand could indeed render the desired results. An encouraging development has been noted by the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), which suggests that the heightened international spotlight may have temporarily alleviated the immediate threat of deportation. Confidential discussions with Thai insiders reveal that Thailand remains wary of repeating the international outcry that followed the 2015 deportation of over 100 Uyghurs to China, an act that substantially impaired its diplomatic image. Further assurance came from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, which, upon hearing unverified rumours of deportation preparations, received contrasting assurances from Thai authorities, suggesting no imminent action. The saga began in the early 2010s when Thailand emerged as a critical route for Uyghurs escaping the increasing repression at home and seeking asylum in Turkey. In 2014, approximately 350 were detained near the Malaysian border, with many later deported or enduring harsh conditions in Thai detention centres. More than 100 were forcibly returned to China in 2015, with their current whereabouts remaining unknown. This ongoing situation illustrates the complexity of international diplomacy and human rights advocacy, as Rubio stands poised to potentially influence this delicate affair in his prospective role, adding yet another layer to the multifaceted global stage, reported Bangkok Post. -- 2025-01-16 -
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Peers and IRA Bomb Victims Rage as PM set to pay damages to Gerry Adams
Nice headline to get the hard of thinking all excited……nothing to do with the PM. -
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British Man Arrested at Airport for Allegedly Defrauding Wife and Forging Documents
Sounds like a scamming criminal. -
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Rayner’s Reforms Could End Right to Buy for Half a Million Council Tenants
Immigration halted for a minimum of 5 years. Channel hoppers relocated to the Falkland Islands, with a tent and a sleeping bag. No, we are moaning because it is not being done. -
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Were Those Stupid "Never Surrender" Sneakers Ever Delivered?
A Google search only returns that they were sold out, but not that even one pair was ever delivered. Did those people get suckered AGAIN?
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