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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2594(RSP))

On democracy and human rights in Thailand, notably the lese-majesty law and the deportation of Uyghur refugees.

B-10-2025-0176

on behalf of the PfE Group · Rapporteur: Susanna Ceccardi, Nikola Bartůšek

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This resolution condemns Thailand's deportation of at least 40 Uyghurs to China and expresses concern over the lese-majesty law, calling on the EU and member states to raise human rights concerns with Thai and Chinese authorities.

Key points

  1. Condemns Thailand's forcible return of at least 40 Uyghurs to China, where they face persecution, forced labour and torture, risking violation of international obligations.
  2. Expresses deep concern over reports of possible Uyghur forced labour in supply chains of international companies in Xinjiang and collaboration with Chinese institutions involved in surveillance or detention.
  3. Notes with concern reported Chinese secret police activities overseas and interference with national sovereignty.
  4. Expresses concern that the lese-majesty law restricts freedom of speech, a fundamental pillar of a free society.
  5. Calls for the EU and its member states to raise individual cases and human rights concerns with Thai and Chinese authorities.

Who is affected

  • Thailand and China: the resolution calls on EU and member states to raise human rights concerns with their authorities.
  • Uyghur refugees deported to China: the resolution condemns their forcible return and highlights risks of persecution.

Figures and deadlines

  • at least 40 Uyghurs were deported to China on 27 February 2025
  • 300 Uyghurs detained at the Thai border in 2014
  • more than 10 million Uyghurs and ethnic Kazakhs live in Xinjiang
  • three to 15 years imprisonment for lese-majesty under Article 112