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Jilil Kashgary
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Broadcaster, Radio Free Asia
Chantilly
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Nature, Writing, Creative, Writing, Writing Skills, Education, Parenting
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By Jilil Kashgary Verified| Radio Free Asia Verified Thailand’s vice foreign minister acknowledged on Thursday that Bangkok had offers from other countries to resettle 40 detained Uyghurs before their deportation to China last week -- a reversal of previous comments by Thai officials. But those proposals were “unrealistic” and would have exposed Thailand to “retaliation from China that would impact the livelihoods of many Thais,” Vice Foreign Minister Russ Jalichandra said in a statement. Sending the group to China was the “best option,” Russ said.
By Jilil Kashgary Verified, Joshua Lipes| Radio Free Asia Verified The recently leaked document provides new insight into how China characterizes extremist threats. More than three quarters of the names on a recently leaked Chinese government list of some 10,000 “suspected terrorists” are ethnic Uyghurs, while the document includes hundreds of minors and the elderly, providing rare insight into how Beijing characterizes threats it has used to lock up more than a million people.
By Jilil Kashgary Verified| Radio Free Asia Verified Thailand’s vice foreign minister acknowledged on Thursday that Bangkok had offers from other countries to resettle 40 detained Uyghurs before their deportation to China last week -- a reversal of previous comments by Thai officials. But those proposals were “unrealistic” and would have exposed Thailand to “retaliation from China that would impact the livelihoods of many Thais,” Vice Foreign Minister Russ Jalichandra said in a statement. Sending the group to China was the “best option,” Russ said.
Company Info
Radio Free Asia
Radio Free Asia (RFA) is a U.S.-funded nonprofit media organization established in March 1996 and based in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to deliver uncensored news and information to Asian countries where free press protections are limited. RFA operates as a substitute for local independent media in regions with authoritarian media environments, including China, North Korea, and Vietnam. RFA broadcasts in multiple languages, including Mandarin, Tibetan, and Vietnamese, reaching an audience of nearly 60 million weekly. The organization adheres to strict journalistic standards and focuses on reporting local events, human rights issues, and governance challenges. It also operates digital platforms, collaborating with brands like BenarNews and WHYNOT to provide multimedia content tailored for younger audiences and those in diaspora communities. RFA maintains editorial independence while complying with U.S. federal oversight requirements, ensuring its commitment to journalistic integrity.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
+1 202-530-4900
Founded: 1994