Refugee groups call for end to inhuman asylum policy separating families and pregnant women...
The Refugee Action Coalition has called for an end to the inhuman Immigration Department policy imposed since the 19 July beginning of the PNG...
Refugee group condemns return of Tamil asylum seekers
The Refugee Action Coalition (RAC) has condemned the return of 18 Tamils to Sri Lanka on Saturday morning and called on the government to...
Another asylum seeker dies on Nauru
In tragic news from Nauru, a 26-year-old Iranian asylum seekers has been found dead, believed to have suicided, this morning.
He was found dead...
PNG police try to enter Foxtrot compound on Manus
The standoff on Manus Island over the closure of Foxtrot Compound has come to a head this morning.
Police have shut the gates of Foxtrot...
West Papuans removed unlawfully; Morrison’s explanation doesn’t stand up to scrutiny
Yesterday at his press briefing, Immigration Minister, Scott Morrison, claimed that Australia had removed seven West Papuan asylum seekers to PNG last Friday on...
Another suicide attempt on Nauru – “the worst it has ever been”
Angry asylum seekers boycott excursions
A suicide attempt this (Thursday) afternoon by one of the hunger strikers on Nauru – the second hanging attempt in two...
Government maintains Manus farce as asylum seeker attempts to set himself alight
A 28 year-old Iranian asylum seeker in Mike Compound in the Manus Island detention centre attempted to set himself alight on Friday night (30...
DARWIN LONG TERM DETAINEES CONTINUE ROOF-TOP PROTEST
Four long-term Iranian asylum seekers are maintaining their roof top protest at Darwin’s most notorious detention centre, the Northern Immigration Detention Centre.
The four, who...
Nauru independence celebration overshadowed by prison island’s neglect and abuse
Today, 31 January, marks the high point of independence celebrations on Nauru (see photos).
Curiously the celebrations have been marked by the government lifting the...
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...
