The Chinese embassy in Thailand has confirmed that a group of Uyghur men detained in Thailand for more than a decade have been deported to China.

Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra claimed on Monday that the deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China was in accordance with human rights standards. Citing photos published by the Chinese

US Representative Chris Smith, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has strongly criticized the Thailand government for deporting 45 Uyghur refugees back to China. This action has sparked widespread condemnation from the international community.