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US imposes restrictions on Thai officials for deporting Uyghurs to China

Last updated: March 14, 2025 7:58 pm
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The White House has taken a strong stance against the forced repatriation of Uyghur Muslims in China by imposing visa restrictions on current and former Thai officials involved in these actions. This new policy aims to support groups at risk of persecution and torture in China, specifically targeting foreign officials complicit in efforts to forcibly return ethnic or religious minorities to China.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the US commitment to combating China’s pressure on governments to return Uyghurs and other groups to China, where they face torture and enforced disappearances. The recent action against Thai officials comes in response to their involvement in forcing 40 Uyghurs to return to China in late February. Despite Thailand being a defense treaty ally of the US, the country is wary of upsetting China due to their significant trade relationship.

The visa restrictions imposed by the state department typically involve denying entry visas to the US for the officials involved. Rubio also mentioned that these measures could extend to family members of those facilitating repatriations. Uyghurs, a Turkic ethnic minority from Xinjiang, have been subjected to severe human rights violations by the Chinese government, with over 1 million Uyghurs detained in camps in Xinjiang.

This policy reflects the US government’s strong stance on human rights violations in China, with previous administrations accusing Beijing of genocide. President Donald Trump and his officials, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, have been vocal critics of China’s human rights record. Experts are keenly observing how the administration will address these issues in negotiations with President Xi Jinping.

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Overall, the US’s actions signal a firm stance on protecting vulnerable groups from persecution and torture in China, highlighting the importance of upholding human rights on the global stage.

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