Slovenia Voices Concern over Thailand's Deportation of Uyghurs

[snoop1130]

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Slovenia has expressed regret over Thailand's decision to deport 40 Uyghurs back to China, with Deputy Prime Minister Tanja Fajon urging the importance of human rights considerations among UN Human Rights Council members. The Uyghurs, detained for ten years in a Thai immigration facility, were moved to China's Xinjiang region last month, raising fears of persecution.

 

Western nations and global rights groups have criticised the repatriation, voicing concerns over potential ill-treatment by Chinese authorities. Despite the uproar, Fajon remains optimistic, highlighting the necessity for open discussions and increased European engagement to ensure human rights adherence.

 

 

During her two-day official visit to Thailand, Fajon emphasised continued collaboration, appreciating Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa's willingness to discuss sensitive issues. Her trip preceded her visit to the Philippines, marking an effort to strengthen diplomatic relations in the region, reported Thai PBS World.

 

-- 2025-03-14

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

32 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

urging the importance of human rights considerations among UN Human Rights Council members.

 

Thailand should never have been allowed onto the council.

Their record on section 112 is another reason.

[MikeandDow]

Good artical in https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2979951/european-parliament-condemns-thailand-for-human-rights-violations

[Purdey]

Agreed. Thailand does not understand human rights.

[MikeandDow]

the unelected goverment will ignore this, hope they will get kicked out of the council

[anchadian]

Followed by the US 

Announcement of a Visa Restriction Policy to Address the Forced Return of Uyghurs and Members of Other Ethnic or Religious Groups with Protection Concerns to China

 

Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy that will apply to current or former foreign government officials responsible for, or complicit in, the forced return of Uyghurs or members of other ethnic or religious groups with protection concerns to China. We are committed to combating China’s efforts to pressure governments to forcibly return Uyghurs and other groups to China, where they are subject to torture and enforced disappearances.

 

I am immediately implementing this policy by taking steps to impose visa restrictions on current and former officials from the Government of Thailand responsible for, or complicit in, the forced return of 40 Uyghurs from Thailand on February 27.

 

Read the full statement here:

https://www.state.gov/announcement-of-a-visa-restriction-policy-to-address-the-forced-return-of-uyghurs-and-members-of-other-ethnic-or-religious-groups-with-protection-concerns-to-china/

[Mike_Hunt]

This warms my heart to hear they care.

[Artisi]

37 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

This warms my heart to hear they care.

Do you?

[Mike_Hunt]

7 minutes ago, Artisi said:

Do you?

Yes