Controversial trial of ‘Nauru 19’ about to open
The trial of the group dubbed the ‘Nauru 19’ is expected to finally get underway this week, more than four years since the alleged offences occurred. And the group, which…
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Taiwan cuts diplomatic ties with Solomon Islands
Taiwan has cut its diplomatic ties with Solomon Islands and recalled its ambassador, accusing China of “dollar diplomacy” in the Pacific. The move was announced in a statement released on…
Baron Waqa loses Parliament.seat
Nauru’s president for the past six years, Baron Waqa, has lost his seat in Parliament. The Electoral Commission has so far published results from six of the eight electorates. Mr…
Thursday’s world news: What’s making the headlines
Three Russians and a Ukrainian will face murder charges for the deaths of 298 people aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 that was shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014. The…
Manus Island refugee given asylum by Switzerland
A Manus Island refugee granted asylum in Switzerland will continue to fight for the freedom of refugees Australia detains in Papua New Guinea and Nauru. Abdul Aziz Muhamat, 25, fled…
Manus Island police chief calls for govt action over suicidal refugees
Content warning – some people might find some of the details in this story distressing As the number of refugees attempting suicide continues to rise, the police commander on Papua…
Australia cannot ignore Manus suicide attempts – advocate
Warning – some people might find some of the details in this story distressing. The Australian election result has precipitated a wave of suicide attempts among Manus Island refugees that…
Rwandan massacre victim’s Australian parents kept in dark
The Perth father of a 23-year-old man who was hacked to death by a Rwandan militia has been left devastated after discovering two of his son’s alleged killers have been…
Refugee suicide attempts ‘epidemic’ on Manus Island
Content warning – some people might find some of the details in this story distressing Suicide attempts among refugees detained on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island by Australia have reached…
57 sick asylum seekers deemed a threat to be sent to Christmas Island
Fifty-seven asylum seekers deemed to be a security risk will be sent to the Christmas Island detention centre for medical treatment instead of Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says. Under…