Nauru
Refugee policy taints Australia's reputation - NGO
Australia's human rights reputation has taken another blow, with a damning critique of the government's refugee policies by a leading international rights NGO.
UN in Nauru says women don't see women as leaders
A United Nations official in Nauru says many women don't envisage women take up leadership roles.
Doctor challenges anti-whistle blower law
An Australian doctor has challenged Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to prosecute him under anti-whistle blower legislation by speaking out about the health of children kept in detention on Nauru. Audio
Australian doctor challenges anti-whilstle blower law
An Australian doctor has challenged Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to prosecute him under anti-whistle blower legislation by speaking out about the health of children kept in detention on Nauru.
Barriers for women in Nauru elections
An aspiring female candidate in Nauru Ann Hubert says cultural barriers are holding women back from being involved in politics in the country. Audio
UN aims to encourage more women into politics in Nauru
With Nauru's next election expected to take place later this year, the United Nations has initiated a campaign to increase the participation of women. Audio
Nauru refugees slam Australia's human rights record
A group of Nauru-based refugees seeking to be resettled in New Zealand have taken aim at Australia's human rights record and treatment of indigenous people.
Immigration detention time on Nauru and Manus at record high
New figures show the time asylum seekers spend in Australian immigration detention on Nauru and Manus Island has hit a record high - an average of 446 days.
Removed workers from Nauru demand apology from Australia
Nine welfare workers deported from Nauru are demanding an apology from the Australian government.
Forum open to observing Nauru election, if invited
The Pacific Islands Forum says it is keen to send an observer mission to help monitor elections in Nauru but only if invited by the Nauru government.
Nauru police say alleged sex assault of six year old taken seriously
Police on Nauru say they are taking the investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a six-year-old refugee seriously, despite criticism from the girl's family.
Refugee child abused on Nauru - report
Reports from Nauru say a six-year-old refugee was allegedly sexually abused.
Probe called over Somali refugee's return to Nauru
An Australian lawyer has asked for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to examine the immigration department over the way it handled the case of a Somali refugee.
Nauru announces new Central Pacific air links
Nauru Airlines says a new link through Solomon Islands aims to provide new passenger and cargo links in the central Pacific.
Wilson Security denies latest Nauru abuse claims
The company providing guards at the Australian run detention camps on Nauru says claims of a new body search policy are wrong.
Australian paper calls for new refugee policy
A leading Australian newspaper, The Age, has published an editorial calling for an end to Canberra's current refugee policies.
Further fallout in Nauru after 'ridiculous' observer mission
Another Nauru MP is asking why the Commonwealth Secretariat's observer mission didn't seek out opposition voices.
More Nauru MPs join criticism of Commonwealth observer mission
A visit to Nauru that was meant to be a fact-finding mission for the Commonwealth is being called inept. Audio
Nauru's Waqa slams foreign media, again
Nauru's president has used his Christmas message to again lash out at foreign media, saying his government has had a successful year that has brought stability and prosperity.
Nauru MP says health minister must step down
A suspended Nauru opposition MP says the health minister must resign after being charged for manslaugher and dangerous driving.
