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China appears to confirm Uyghur deportations from Thailand

1 Oct 23:52 Key points summarised by AI

China confirmed the deportation of 40 "illegal migrants" from Thailand, implicitly acknowledging they were Uyghurs, despite international warnings regarding their safety.
Human rights groups and the UN had urged Thailand not to deport the Uyghurs, citing high risks of torture, enforced disappearance, and long-term imprisonment in China due to alleged abuses in Xinjiang.
Beijing framed the repatriations as a measure of cooperation against cross-border crimes, denying human rights allegations and claiming the deportees' legitimate rights were fully protected.
Thailand, despite earlier denials and its Prime Minister's statements on human rights, proceeded with the deportations, drawing strong condemnation for violating international obligations.

Today 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.