Mass hunger strike on Nauru; Internet cut off
A mass hunger strike by asylum seekers of all nationalities has begun on Nauru. Outraged by the attempted suicide and self-harm incidents late yesterday...
Tamil asylum boat heading for Christmas Island
A boat carrying Tamil asylum seekers may be the first boat to successfully arrive at Christmas Island this year.
The 72 foot boat carrying 153...
Cambodian groups protest against Australian refugee deal
Not in Our Name
Shame on Refugee Resettlement Deal with Cambodia In Solidarity with Cambodian Civil Society Organisations
On Friday (Oct 17), more than 1,000 of...
Julia Gillard brings shameful reminder of Tampa
Media Release Oct 15
“Julia Gillard’s claim that the Sri Lankan Tamils taken to Indonesia are Indonesia’s responsibility is a shameful reprise of the Tampa...
Saudi consulate protest for human rights and freedom for political prisoners
A protest calling for human rights, free speech and the release of political prisoners in Saudi Arabia will be held on Wednesday, 2 October,...
Nauru government is covering up rape cases and intimidating Nauru women
The Refugee Action Coalition has condemned the Nauru government’s public release of a Nauruan police brief of a rape case highlighted on the ABC’s...
Refugees across Indonesia protest today about 6-10 years limbo caused by Australian policies
The refugees, from many nationalities, who have stagnated in limbo for 6 to 10 years in Indonesia, will begin peaceful protests today, Monday 5...
Forced relocation stalls on Manus Island
The first efforts to force the relocation of refugees and asylum seekers in the Manus Island detention centre have stalled.
Yesterday (Sunday 28 May), although...
“Stand-off” continues and tension grows on Christmas Island
Around 50 people have spent the night on the oval (green zone) of Christmas Island detention centre, as more police and Serco guards gather...
Biased anti-protest comments from NSW Police Commissioner are unacceptable
The anti-protest comments made by NSW police commissioner, Mick Fuller, have revealed his shocking bias and inability to make an objective judgement about protests...
