Thailand deports 48 Uighurs to China despite human rights concerns
Thailand deports 48 Uighurs to China, prompting outrage from activists over risks of torture and human rights abuses.
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Three brothers who fled China’s persecution in Xinjiang and landed in Kashmir now fear New Delhi may send them back.
Mattohti Mattursun was one of 350 Uighur refugees, including children, who were detained in March 2014.
Foreign minister also warns on Taiwan, Xinjiang but says countries must work with China on world’s pressing problems.
Alleged Chinese police stations overseas raise concerns Beijing is formalising surveillance far beyond its borders.
The US president’s highlighting of the Uighurs comes at a time of strong tension between Washington and Beijing.
China’s Xi Jinping faces severe economic challenges and growing tension with the United States as his third term begins.
Volker Turk’s predecessor published a report on China’s treatment of the Uighurs in the final minutes of her tenure.
China claims ‘victory’ as UN Human Rights Council votes not to discuss allegations of abuses against minority Uighurs.
Rumours of ‘house arrest’ put to rest as President Xi attends event in Beijing, before the Communist Party summit.
As Beijing seeks to avoid further censure over its policies against the Uighurs, calls grow for tougher action.
