On democracy and human rights in Thailand, notably the lese-majesty law and the deportation of Uyghur refugees
B-10-2025-0193
on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Sebastião Bugalho, Seán Kelly, Michael Gahler, Isabel WiselerLima, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Davor Ivo Stier, Dariusz Joński, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Luděk Niedermayer, Jan Farský, Miriam Lexmann, Vangelis Meimarakis, Andrey Kovatchev, Inese Vaidere, Tomáš Zdechovský
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This resolution condemns Thailand's deportation of forty Uyghur refugees to China and expresses concern for their safety, urging China to guarantee their rights and fair treatment.¶¶¶ It calls on Thailand to uphold non-refoulement, end unlawful deportations, and lift restrictions on opposition and media, while stressing the importance of democracy and EU-Thailand cooperation.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the unlawful deportation of forty Uyghur refugees to the PRC.¶
- Expresses deep concern for the safety of deported refugees and calls on the PRC to guarantee their fundamental rights.¶
- Regrets Thailand's refusal of asylum offers from several countries, including the US, Australia, and Canada.¶
- Urges Thailand to uphold the principle of non-refoulement under international law and calls for an immediate end to all unlawful deportations.¶¶
- Urges the PRC government to uphold its commitments and grant the forty individuals fair and humane treatment.¶
- Stresses the importance for Thailand to pursue a democratic path and strengthen institutions in line with democratic principles, rule of law, and individual freedom.¶
- Calls on Thailand to lift restrictions on opposition and media and refrain from repressive tactics like arbitrary arrests, intimidation, lèse-majesté charges, and harassment.¶
- Stresses Thailand's role as a key actor in the Indo-Pacific and a crucial EU interlocutor, underscoring close cooperation in security and trade.¶¶
- Reiterates the critical role of parliamentary diplomacy in broadening EU-Thailand relations.¶
Who is affected
- The Government of Thailand: urged to stop deportations, uphold non-refoulement, and lift restrictions on opposition and media.¶¶¶
- The People's Republic of China: called on to guarantee rights and fair treatment of deported Uyghur refugees.¶¶
- Deported Uyghur refugees: subject of concern and calls for their safety and humane treatment.¶