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Press Conference on the Case of Mr. Y Quynh Bdap: A Vietnamese Refugee at Risk of Extradition

Press Conference on the Case of Mr. Y Quynh Bdap:

A Vietnamese Refugee at Risk of Extradition

WHEN:

Thursday, July 25, 2024
2 p.m. Bangkok Time


WHERE:

The Fort and Live on The Fort’s Facebook Page

On June 11, 2024, Thai immigration arrested Y Quynh Bdap, a Vietnamese refugee and human rights defender who co-founded the human rights organization Montagnards Stand for Justice and advocates for religious and minority rights in Viet Nam. Y Quynh Bdap now faces the possibility of being forcibly returned to Viet Nam, where he fears persecution due to his human rights work. The Bangkok Criminal Court is scheduled to hold hearings on his case on August 1 and 19, 2024.

On July 25, 2024, The Fort will host an in-person press conference organized by the Peace Rights Foundation, the Cross-Cultural Foundation and People Serving People Foundation to discuss the case of Y Quynh Bdap.

This event is open to the public and free of charge. It will be held in Thai language with English interpretation available. The event will also be live-streamed on The Fort's Facebook PagePeace Rights Foundation's Facebook Page, and Cross Cultural Foundation's Facebook page with English interpretation.

Panelists:

  • Sunai Phasuk, Senior Researcher, Human Rights Watch

  • Chanatip Tatiyakaroonwong, Thailand Researcher, Amnesty International

  • Angkhana Neelapaijit, former Commissioner of the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand

  • A representative from the Rights and Liberties Protection Department (TBD)

Moderator:

  • Sanhawan Srisod, Legal Advisor, International Commission of Jurists

For more information:

On media requests or event:

Natalie Bergman, lawyer
Human Rights Lawyer Association
Email: nadthasiri@gmail.com
Tel: 097-391-6145

Prakaidao Phurksakasemsuk, Deputy Executive Director
Cross Cultural Foundation
Email: tian.prakaidao@crcfthailand.org
Tel: 091-698-1185

On The Fort:

Kanlayawee Waewklayhong, The Fort Associate, The Fort (English, Thai)
Email: thefort@thefort.space,
Tel: +66 82 258 2584

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