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Thai immigration denies order to repatriate Uyghurs amid rights concerns

13 Sept 12:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thai immigration police deny receiving orders to repatriate 48 Uyghurs, held for a decade over illegal entry, despite widespread human rights concerns.
International human rights organizations urge Thailand to halt any transfer, warning the Uyghurs could face severe persecution if returned to China.
The National Security Council will ultimately decide on the Uyghurs' fate, while a House Committee on Legal Affairs is investigating the issue and plans to question relevant authorities.
A committee deputy suggests Thailand and China are discussing a potential transfer, referencing a past controversial 2015 repatriation of over 100 Uyghurs whose fate remains unknown.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.