<div>Press Statement</div> <div>John Kirby&nbsp;</div> <div>Department Spokesperson</div> <div>Washington, DC</div> <div>July 9, 2015</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>We condemn Thailand’s forced deportation on July 9 of over 100 ethnic Uighurs to China, where they could face harsh treatment and a lack of due process. This action runs counter to Thailand’s international obligations as well as its long-standing practice of providing safe haven to vulnerable persons. </div>