Thailand's deportation of Uyghurs to China

The Australian Government strongly disagrees with the decision of the Thai Government to transfer a cohort of 40 Uyghurs to China against their will.

Australia expects all countries to adhere to their domestic and international legal obligations, including non-refoulement obligations. We have repeatedly raised our concerns with the Thai Government and have also now raised our expectations about the group’s treatment with the Chinese authorities.

The Australian Government has consistently expressed our grave concerns about the human rights situation in Xinjiang, and the treatment of Uyghur and other Muslim minorities in China. We continue to raise these concerns at the highest levels with China.

We urge China to uphold its international human rights obligations, including to ensure due process and proper treatment are afforded to these individuals.