Opposition MP Warns Against Deporting Uyghur Detainees to China
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Opposition MP Warns Against Deporting Uyghur Detainees to China

An opposition MP in Thailand has voiced strong opposition to the potential deportation of two Uyghur detainees to China, a move that has also drawn concern from human rights groups. The government's decision is now under scrutiny.

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