Friday, February 28, 2025

From Irrawaddy--Uighers forcibly deported to China by Thailand--

Thailand forcibly deported 109 Uyghurs to China in 2015, drawing a stern rebuke from Washington and the UN, but had repeatedly denied the existence of plans for a new round of deportations.
International condemnation was swift Thursday.
“There is a complete prohibition in cases where there is a real risk of torture, ill-treatment, or other irreparable harm upon their return,” UN rights chief Volker Turk said in a statement.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio slammed Thailand, an ally.

Which countries have authoritarian govts in 2025.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/what-countries-have-authoritarian-government