Immigration detainees take over two compounds in Melbourne detention centre

A major protest has broken out in two compounds of MITA North (Ford and Glenelg), of Melbourne's immigration detention centre in Broadmeadows. All...

Nauru 40 days: protest for Omid

Asylum seekers and refugees continue their protest on Nauru - for the fortieth day. This day focussed on Omid. Chants rang out: We only want...

REFUGEE GROUPS SLAM GILLARD’S REVIVAL OF MALAYSIA DEAL

CALL ON SUPPORTERS TO RALLY IN THE LEAD UP TO AND AT ALP NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN DECEMBER Refugee groups have today slammed the Gillard Government's...

Refugee activists bring in the New Year with protest at Chris Bowen’s office

Neither Malaysia nor Nauru; Lift the refugee quota, without conditions Tuesday 10 January, 1.00-2.30pm, 398 Hamilton Rd, Fairfield West Speakers include: Ian Rintoul (RAC), Jenny Haines...

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...

Delays and failure to follow antibiotic guidelines in Kehazaei death

Doctors for refugees media release: Doctors for Refugees calls for an immediate inquiry into the death of Hamid Kehazaei , following the publication of...

US resettlement farce: All Iranians and Somalis rejected

All Iranians and Somali refugees on Nauru who have had appointments in the last two days with US officials have been rejected for resettlement...

Asylum seekers appear in court on Nauru

Photos taken by Clint Deidenang  

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...

Morrison disappoints asylum seekers on Manus Island: toilets ignored as water shortages continue

Scott Morrison’s visit to Manus Island has left asylum seekers there unimpressed. According to reports from the detention camp, Morrison spent 10 or 15...