Two Uyghur men held in Thailand plead not to be returned to China, saying they fear abuse or torture. Reports describe their opposition as part of letters shared last week, in which they ask not to be sent back.

Thailand’s position, as reported by multiple outlets, is that China must submit an extradition request if it wants the men returned. The coverage focuses on the men’s stated fears and on the legal step Thailand says China would need to take, rather than on broader details of the cases or the circumstances of detention.