Manus in Mental Health Meltdown
A heart-breaking suicide note written by Fares, a 31-year-old Sudanese refugee who attempted to hang himself this morning on Manus Island, is just the...
Manus mental health crisis, more refugees attempt suicide
After almost six years of torture and uncertainty on Manus Island, the mental health crisis among refugees and asylum seekers is becoming more acute.
While...
Manus suspected typhoid cases transfers delayed
Refugees on Manus are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of two more possible typhoid cases on the island. Two typhoid cases were transferred...
Advocates concerned over Manus sexual harassment allegations
A 59 year-old security manager on Manus Island was released on 15, 000 kina bail on 9 April, over sexual harassment allegations to appear...
Sick and hungry: Manus contractor cuts asylum seeker rations
While the auditor-general announces an investigation into the billions of dollars of Australian government off-shore detention contracts, the cuts to food rations by one...
It’s not tribalism, fearmongering is government policy
The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, is only trying to cover up the reality of government policy by suggesting that “tribalism” is dividing Australia.
“Division” is...
Another Villawood suicide attempt
A 27 year-old Afghan asylum seeker has been taken to hospital following his attempt to hang himself in the high security Blaxland compound of...
Another suicide death in Villawood detention
Tragic news from Villawood - an Iraqi asylum seeker has taken his own life.
Around 6.00pm, Monday, 4 March, an Iraqi asylum seeker was...
Last children leave Nauru, 19 refugees fly to the US
Nineteen Nauru refugees, including the last four refugee children, have left Nauru today, Wednesday 27 February, to be resettled in the US. This brings...
Manus security workers strike continues
The strike by Paladin security workers on Manus Island continues into its second day.
Security posts were deserted again this morning, Wednesday 27 February.
Food ration...
