On democracy and human rights in Thailand, notably the lese-majesty law and the deportation of Uyghur refugees
B-10-2025-0174
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Erik Marquardt, Lena Schilling, Maria Ohisalo, Markéta Gregorová, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Catarina Vieira, Ville Niinistö, Mounir Satouri
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The resolution condemns Thailand's lèse-majesté law and the deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China, urging Thailand to repeal the law, release political prisoners, and halt deportations of asylum seekers.¶¶¶ It also urges China to allow international observers access to Xinjiang, end arbitrary detention, and release detainees, and calls on the EU to sanction responsible officials.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns Thailand's lèse-majesté laws for stifling dissent and persecuting activists, journalists, and even children.¶
- Urges Thailand to release and drop charges against all political prisoners, including Arnon Nampa, and to repeal lèse-majesté provisions.¶¶
- Condemns the deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China, where they face torture and detention, breaching non-refoulement.¶
- Regrets that Thailand yielded to Chinese pressure despite offers from safe third countries.¶
- Urges Thailand to halt all deportations of Uyghurs, Rohingya, and other asylum seekers and ensure fair asylum procedures.¶
- Calls on Thailand to sign and ratify the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 protocol.¶
- Urges China to allow OHCHR and international observers access to Xinjiang and the returned men.¶
- Urges China to end arbitrary detention, close re-education centres, and release detainees including Ilham Tohti.¶
- Urges member states to address transnational repression, prosecute responsible individuals, and suspend extradition treaties with China.¶
- Calls on the EU Council to adopt targeted sanctions against officials responsible for crimes against humanity.¶
Who is affected
- Thailand: must repeal lèse-majesté law, release political prisoners, and halt deportations of asylum seekers.¶¶¶
- China: must allow international observers, end arbitrary detention, and release Uyghur detainees.¶¶
- EU member states: must address transnational repression and suspend extradition treaties with China.¶
- EU Council: should adopt sanctions against Chinese officials.¶
Figures and deadlines
- 40 Uyghurs deported to China in February 2025 after 10 years of detention.¶