Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

World Uyghur Congress urges Thailand to continue hunger strike




The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) raised alarm over the ongoing hunger strike by 48 Uyghur refugees in Bangkok, which has now entered its 15th day, as they face the threat of deportation to China.

In a press release, the WUC said that these refugees, who fled persecution in East Turkestan in 2014, risked “serious consequences” if forced to return to China, where the government has been accused of Has alleged against “systematic human rights violations”. Uyghurs.

The detainees have vowed to continue their strike until they can meet with UNHCR officials, but Thai authorities have yet to respond to their demands.

The WUC further stated that the group began their hunger strike on January 10 after learning that they could be deported back to China. The international community has expressed grave concern, as China’s treatment of Uyghurs has been widely documented, including arbitrary detention, forced labour, torture and other forms of ill-treatment.

The WUC urged the Thai government to stop any deportations and called on the international community, including the United Nations, the European Union, and humanitarian organizations, to intervene.

“These refugees risk irreparable harm if sent back to China, where they could face torture or death. “WUC stresses the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of these Uyghur refugees who continue to endure hardships,” he/she said.

Earlier, UN experts called on the Thai government to immediately suspend the possible deportation of 48 Uyghur refugees to China, citing the serious risk of torture or other forms of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment they face. Will face on return.

Experts stressed that China’s well-documented abuses of the Uyghur minority raise serious concerns for the group’s safety. he/she warned that deporting them would violate international laws banning the return of individuals where they face the risk of torture, stressing that refugees risk irreparable harm.



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