Afghanistan is not safe: Morrison urged to halt second Afghan removal
Refugee advocates are urging the Immigration Minister Scott Morrison to halt the removal of an Afghan asylum seeker, scheduled for Tuesday 28 October, from...
Refugee group condemns New Zealand refugee deal: Gillard undermines refugee convention
The Refugee Action Coalition has condemned the deal with New Zealand to take 150 refugees processed in Australia, each year.
“This deal does nothing to...
TWO ATTEMPTED SUICIDES IN DARWIN DETENTION CENTRE OVERNIGHT
Refugee advocates have welcomed the Ombudsman’s inquiry into self-harm, but a second attempted suicide in Darwin detention last night has highlighted the desperate situation,...
Refugee advocates warn against any removals to Nauru
The Refugee Action Coalition has warned the government against sending refugees back to Nauru, in the present circumstances.
At least two people detained in...
Peter Dutton’s misleading statements on Abyan
Everyone remembers when Scott Morrison declared that Reza Barati was killed ‘outside the wire’ at the Manus Island detention centre.
It was a low point...
SYDNEY REFUGEE PROTEST: DON’T DEPORT TO DANGER. NO FORCED DEPORTATIONS TO AFGHANISTAN OR SRI...
The Refugee Action Coalition has called a protest outside the Sydney offices of the Department of Immigration, 26 Lee Street, 12.30pm, Friday, 18 November.
“The...
Abyan needs help not harassment
The aggressive attempts by the Nauruan police to interview Abyan reveal their complete lack of concern for the privacy and welfare of a sexual...
Christmas Island asylum seekers left without water or guards
Around 20 asylum seekers now in White 2 compound on Christmas Island have been left without enough food or water for more than the...
Another refugee dies on Manus
A 52 year-old Rohingyan refugee has died on Manus Island.
Reports indicate that the refugee was killed after he jumped from a moving bus and...
ADVERSE SECURITY REFUGEES LODGE HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLAINT WITH GENEVA UN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE
In a significant international challenge to their detention, thirty-nine refugees who have been refused visas because of ASIO adverse security findings will lodge a...
