Refugee rights network calls on Thailand not to deport Uyghur refugees to China
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A refugee rights network has issued a joint statement calling on the Thai government to uphold the principle of non-refoulement, which prohibits the forced return of refugees to countries where they may face danger. The appeal concerns Uyghur refugees currently residing in Thailand.
In the statement, the network says the Thai government should not send Uyghur refugees back to China, as this could expose them to serious danger. The network therefore proposes that Thailand consider resettling these refugees in a third country that can receive them safely.
The principle of non-refoulement is a fundamental element of international refugee law, which states that a state should not return a person to a place where their life or freedom may be at risk. Although Thailand is not a party to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, the principle is widely referenced in human rights work.
The issue continues to attract public attention, and the network maintains its call for the relevant authorities to fully ensure the safety of refugees. No further official updates have been announced at this time.
Sources: thestandard.co
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