U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as the next secretary of state, is asserting America's stance on immigration and security by urging Thailand to halt the deportation of 48 Uyghurs. Since 2014, these Uyghurs have attempted to avoid returning to Xinjiang, China, a region notorious for its challenges to U.S. interests. Rubio's actions echo the administration's commitment to safeguarding American values and security interests abroad, recognizing the complex threats emerging from China.
Rubio Strengthens U.S. Security By Opposing Uyghur Deportations in Thailand
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Jan-21
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, is pledging to press Thailand to prevent the deportation of 48 Uyghurs held there since 2014 after fleeing alleged persecution in Xinjiang, in northwest China. …