US Lawmakers Warn Thailand on Uyghur Deportations to China

Bipartisan US lawmakers have expressed serious concerns over Thailand's plans to deport 48 Uyghur refugees to China. They urge Thai authorities to seek alternative solutions to protect these individuals from potential abuses, warning that moving forward could damage US-Thai relations and potentially lead to sanctions.

Bipartisan members of the House China Committee have voiced their concerns over the fate of 48 Uyghurs held in Thailand for over a decade. US lawmakers have cautioned Thai officials against deporting these individuals to China, citing potential human rights abuses they might face, according to The Epoch Times.

US Representatives John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi highlighted the 'credible risk of imprisonment, torture, or death' faced by these individuals if returned to China. They urged the Thai government to cease deportations and consider resettlement options in countries offering safer conditions.

The situation underscores ongoing persecution in China's Xinjiang province, where Uyghurs have been subjected to severe human rights violations. The US has labeled these actions genocide and warned Thailand of repercussions, urging collaboration for a humane resolution.