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...
TENSE STAND-OFF IN SCHERGER FOLLOWS SERCO ASSAULT ON ASYLUM SEEKER
There is a tense stand-off between Tamil asylum seekers and Serco guards at Scherger detention centre, following an assault on a Tamil refugee by...
Grave concerns for Melbourne detention hunger striker
The Refugee Action Coalition has grave concerns for the welfare of “Mahdi” an Iranian asylum seeker now in his 23nd day on hunger strike in Melbourne’s detention centre, MITA.
Closure threats stepped up on Manus Island
PNG Immigration has announced its intention to close Foxtrot Compound inside the Manus detention centre as of today, 26 July. The notice (at right)...
Sack Pezzullo, but Home Affairs and Operation Sovereign Borders also needs to go
Pezzullo has been a ruthless advocate of the most brutal anti-refugee border protection policies implemented by successive Liberal and Labor governments.
TAMIL REFUGEE SUICIDES AT VILLAWOOD: ANOTHER VICTIM OF MANDATORY DETENTION
A Tamil refugee in the Villawood detention centre has committed suicide in the early hours of Wednesday, 26 October.
"Shooty", as he was known to...
MORE TEAR GAS AND FIRES ON CHRISTMAS ISLAND
Media Release 18 March, 2011
Police have used a stronger version of tear gas that has badly affected protesters inside the Christmas Island detention centre...
Refugee advocates call for independent inquiry into Manus death
Refugee advocates are deeply concerned at PNG police statements that they have ruled out "foul play" in regard to the death of Hamed.
"It is...
Manus refugee suicides in Brisbane, offshore detention claims another victim
A 32-year-old mentally-distressed Afghan refugee, Sayed Mirwais Rohani, has committed suicide in Brisbane. The Afghan doctor jumped to his death from the 22nd floor...
Manus Island unfit for asylum families – pregnant women and sick brought to Australia
Around 20 asylum seekers, including all the families of all six pregnant women in the Manus Island camp, were transferred to the mainland on...
