Nauruan driver arrested after death of Bangladeshi asylum seeker
The Nauruan driver of the vehicle involved in the death of a Bangladeshi asylum seeker on Nauru has been arrested. The exact charge is...
Morrison should stop the “terrorism” witch-hunt; Inquiry needed into AFP leaking misinformation
A refugee advocate has called for the Opposition Immigration Minister, Scott Morrison to end his “terrorism” witch-hunt, and for the government to investigate the...
Protests; self-harm continue on Nauru
Protests and self harm have continued in Nauru over night (Friday) and into the second day (Saturday 27 September) since the government’s announcement that...
Neil Para wins visa, but 9,999 others still waiting for justice
The news that Neil Para and his family have been granted permanent visas is very welcome. They have been waiting since August 2012.
Government turns the screws on Manus refugees
Just days after agreeing to pay Manus asylum seekers and refugees $70 million in damages for unlawful imprisonment and for physical and psychological damage,...
Concerns increase for re-detained Christmas Island Iranian hunger striker
Refugee advocates are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of an Iranian asylum seeker, Ali Sadaat, detained on Christmas Island. The 21-year-old man has...
Nauru hunger strike – seven days; Solidarity protests in four cities Thursday
The mass hunger strike by asylum seekers on Nauru enters its seventh day today with around 300 people refusing food. The latest statement from...
Organiser arrested as police intercept refugee car convoy
Victorian police have intercepted a car and bike convoy of refugee supporters in Preston today, as it made its way to the Mantra Hotel...
Villawood suicide: detention claims another victim
A 33 year-old refugee, from Sierra Leone has hanged himself in Villawood Detention Centre. He was found in his room around 4.30pm, this afternoon,...
Amnesty International issues action alert for Nauruan refugee, Abyan
Amnesty International, London, has issued an urgent action alert, "Urging the Australian authorities to ensure Abyan’s health and safety by immediately transferring her to...
