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Two Uyghur Men Sentenced to Death for Erawan Shrine Bombing

6/11/2026

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Uyghur men Yusufu Mieraili and Bilal Mohammed were sentenced to death for Erawan Shrine bombing.
They said they accept Thailand’s justice system, maintain innocence, will appeal.
The blast killed 20, injured 120 and claimed victims from China, Hong Kong, Singapore.
Security experts said the bombing retaliated against Thailand’s deportation of 100 Uyghurs, a claim Beijing denies.
Disruptions and a translator’s drug charge delayed the trial, prompting criticism of junta’s investigation.

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Uyghur men Yusufu Mieraili and Bilal Mohammed were sentenced to death for Erawan Shrine bombing.
They said they accept Thailand’s justice system, maintain innocence, will appeal.
The blast killed 20, injured 120 and claimed victims from China, Hong Kong, Singapore.
Security experts said the bombing retaliated against Thailand’s deportation of 100 Uyghurs, a claim Beijing denies.
Disruptions and a translator’s drug charge delayed the trial, prompting criticism of junta’s investigation.