The United States has imposed sanctions on Thai officials for deporting at least 40 Uyghur men to China, despite concerns they could face persecution. The State Department condemned Thailand’s actions, accusing China of pressuring governments to forcibly return Uyghurs. The sanctions include visa bans on both current and former Thai officials involved in the February deportations. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need to protect Uyghurs from potential human rights abuses in China. The move signals growing tensions between the U.S., Thailand, and China over human rights issues.
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