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The Economic Times
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UN experts raise alarm over China's extradition bid for exiled journalist in Thailand

Geneva: The United Nations' human rights experts have raised serious concerns over the continued detention of Chinese journalist and human rights defender Bai Zhaodong in Thailand, warning that his possible extradition to China could expose him to persecution, torture, or other grave human rights violations.

In a press release, the experts urged Thai authorities not to return Bai to China, citing the principle of non-refoulement, which prohibits countries from sending individuals to places where they face a real risk of persecution or serious harm.

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