Thursday, 13 May 2021, 5:45 am
Thai government instructed authorities to block refugees
from Myanmar
(Bangkok, May 12, 2021)–The Government
of Thailand should protect refugees from Myanmar from being
forcibly returned and establish protection mechanisms in
line with international human rights law, Fortify Rights
said today. On March 19, Thai Prime Minister Prayut
Chan-o-cha instructed government agencies to prevent
“illegal immigration” from Myanmar, according to
government meeting minutes. In line with this order, a Thai
provincial official confirmed to Fortify Rights that Thai
authorities this week returned to Myanmar at least 2,000
refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar’s Karen
State.
“The Thai government should be
preparing to protect refugees rather than prevent border
Press Release – Fortify Rights Thai government instructed authorities to block refugees from Myanmar (Bangkok, May 12, 2021)The Government of Thailand should protect refugees from Myanmar from being forcibly returned and establish protection mechanisms in line with international …
Thai government instructed authorities to block refugees from Myanmar
(Bangkok, May 12, 2021)–The Government of Thailand should protect refugees from Myanmar from being forcibly returned and establish protection mechanisms in line with international human rights law, Fortify Rights said today. On March 19, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha instructed government agencies to prevent “illegal immigration” from Myanmar, according to government meeting minutes. In line with this order, a Thai provincial official confirmed to Fortify Rights that Thai authorities this week returned to Myanmar at least 2,000 refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar’s Karen State.