Thailand deported 40 Uyghur asylum seekers back to China, sparking criticism from U.N. officials and activists due to fears of torture and imprisonment. China’s influence in the region is evident, with Thai officials complying with Beijing’s request despite international law violations. The Uyghurs, detained in Thailand for over a decade, were part of a group fleeing China in 2014, facing harsh conditions and now likely returning to Xinjiang, where human rights abuses against Uyghurs are rampant.
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