Wu Yuhua behind bars in Thailand. (Photo: ChinaAid) |
(Bangkok, Thailand—Aug. 30, 2018) ChinaAid is pleading with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to intervene on behalf of two UNHCR-approved refugees currently jailed in Thailand, who risk deportation back to China.
Yang Chong and his wife, Wu Yuhua, also known as Ai Wu, were seized by Thailand police yesterday as they attempted to gain a resettlement opportunity in New Zealand. Both Yang and Wu had previously received protection from the UNHCR as refugees because of their constant subjection to abuse under China’s Communist Party. They fled China years ago and have since been seeking resettlement in another country.
Yang Chong behind bars in Thailand. (Photo: ChinaAid) |
ChinaAid urges the UNHCR to make good on its promise to protect these refugees and intervene on their behalf. Likewise, we call on Thai authorities to not deport Yang and Wu and allow them to remain in the country until they find a resettlement opportunity.
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