As ASEAN chair for 2025, Malaysia faces mounting pressure to intervene in the imminent deportation of Uyghur refugees from Thailand to China. Experts say this is a critical test of the region's commitment to human rights.
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“Malaysia, as both ASEAN chair and a prominent Muslim-majority nation, has a unique moral authority to address this crisis,” Abdulhakim Idris, Executive Director of the Washington-based thinktank Center for Uyghur Studies , told TRP in an interview. Leadership Moment: Malaysia’s Strategic Options Idris suggests several immediate actions Malaysia could take:By standing up to this injustice, Malaysia will protect not only the future of the Uyghur Muslims but also safeguard the freedoms of generations to come.
— Rushan Abbas January 19, 2025 Between Principles and Pragmatism However, Malaysia faces a delicate diplomatic balance.
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