Rights groups criticized the Thai government for sending the Uyghurs, a persecuted Muslim minority, back to China, where they face the risk of torture and imprisonment.

Bangkok: Thailand sent back 40 Chinese individuals categorized as "illegal immigrants" on Thursday, following claims by human rights activists and a Thai

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.