Thai Court Orders Extradition of Vietnamese Activist Amid Rights Fears

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In a controversial decision on Monday, a Thai court ordered the extradition of Y Quynh Bdap, a 32-year-old Vietnamese activist, to Vietnam. Despite concerns from rights groups about his safety, the Bangkok Criminal Court granted Vietnam's request for Bdap’s extradition.

 

Bdap, the co-founder of Montagnards Stand for Justice, was sentenced in absentia to 10 years in prison by a Vietnamese court in January. He was convicted of terrorism on charges related to organising anti-government riots in Vietnam’s Dak Lak province last June, during which nine people were killed.

 

However, Bdap’s attorney, Nadthasiri Bergman, has announced plans to appeal the decision within the next 30 days. She highlighted the Thai government’s ability to diplomatically refuse the extradition, citing potential human rights violations.

 

 

 

 

Bdap has been seeking asylum in Canada and met with Canadian Embassy officials a day before his arrest in Bangkok. Canada's officials have yet to comment on the case.

 

Human Rights Watch has urged Thai authorities to release Bdap, emphasising the risks he faces if returned to Vietnam. They criticised Thailand’s history of returning dissidents to uncertain fates, a practice allegedly done in exchange for similar actions from neighbouring countries.

 

This decision reignites the debate over Thailand's international obligations regarding the protection of asylum seekers.

 

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-- 2024-10-01

 

[ikke1959]

Nobody is safe in Thailand except Thais.... Now Vietnamese, but also Rohinya, refugees from Myanmar... all are send back... The hub of Human Rights 

[Pouatchee]

12 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

Nobody is safe in Thailand except Thais.

 

i dont even think thais are safe here