Bilal Mohammed and Yusufu Mieraili, two Uyghur men, received death sentences from a Thai court on June 11, 2026, for their involvement in the August 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing in Bangkok. The judicial process was subsequently criticized for failing to meet global legal benchmarks.
The Bangkok South Criminal Court found both men guilty of carrying out the attack. The bombing, which occurred in August 2015, targeted the Erawan Shrine, a popular religious site in the Thai capital.
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) expressed regret over the imposition of capital punishment. The organization highlighted concerns that the judicial proceedings failed to meet recognized international norms.
The convictions and death sentences for Bilal Mohammed and Yusufu Mieraili warrant immediate re-evaluation.
