Thailand deports 40 Uyghurs back to China as human rights groups worry for their safety

27 Feb 2025, 09:14 by Darryl Coote · UPI

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- China confirmed Thailand deported 40 Chinese nationals on Thursday, despite human rights organizations and members of the U.S. government called on Bangkok to not repatriate the Uyghur Muslims to a country where they are allegedly subjected to genocide.

In a statement, China's Ministry of Public Security said the 40 Chinese nationals who had illegally entered Thailand were deported back to China in accordance with the laws of both countries.