Death Sentences for Uyghur Men in Deadly Bangkok Bombing

Two ethnic Uyghur men from Xinjiang were sentenced to death by a Thai court for their involvement in a 2015 bombing in Bangkok. The attack killed 20 people and injured 120. The men plan to appeal, with security experts suggesting the bombing was retaliation for Thailand's deportation of Uyghurs to China.

In a significant ruling, a Thai court has sentenced two ethnic Uyghur men to death for orchestrating a 2015 bombing at Bangkok's Erawan Shrine, which claimed 20 lives and injured 120.

The blast at the shrine, a popular tourist spot, has been linked to political tensions over Thailand's deportation of Uyghurs to China. No group claimed responsibility, but experts suggest it was an act of retaliation.

The defendants, who maintain their innocence, intend to appeal. The case underscores ongoing human rights concerns, as Uyghurs report fleeing persecution in China's Xinjiang region—a claim Beijing disputes.