Human Rights Watch has urged Thai authorities to release Le Chi Thanh, a Vietnamese anti-corruption activist, and prevent his forced return to Vietnam. Thanh was arrested in Thailand after his passport was canceled by Vietnamese authorities, invalidating his visa. He is currently held at the Suan Phlu Immigration Detention Center. Human Rights Watch emphasized the danger Thanh would face if returned to Vietnam and called for his release, visa reinstatement, and protection from deportation. Thanh, a former Vietnamese police officer, had exposed corruption in Vietnam through social media. Thailand’s laws and international obligations prohibit returning individuals to countries where they may face torture or persecution.
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