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flag USCIRF reports Thailand, Pakistan, and Bangladesh failed to protect religious refugees, violating international law.

flag The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) warns that countries including Thailand, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are failing to uphold international legal obligations to protect refugees fleeing religious persecution, despite commitments under the 1951 Refugee Convention, its 1967 Protocol, and the International Religious Freedom Act. flag Thailand detained and deported Uyghur refugees to China, where they face persecution, while Pakistan’s 2024 deportation plans led to forced returns and violence against Afghan religious minorities. flag Bangladesh lacks formal refugee laws, leaving thousands in Cox’s Bazar without adequate access to education, livelihoods, or security. flag USCIRF’s 2025 report underscores systemic failures in safeguarding religious refugees and calls for stronger adherence to international human rights standards.

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