Nauru
Refugees increasingly 'less than second class citizens'
A refugee advocate says new laws being brought in by the Australian and Nauru governments show they view refugees and asylum seekers as being less than second class citizens. Audio
Nauru refugees 'less than second class citizens'
A refugee advocate says a new law on protesting in Nauru shows the government views refugees as being less than second class citizens.
Minister seeking advice on Nauru assault claims
Australia's immigration minister, Peter Dutton, says he's seeking further advice on allegations made by workers at the Nauru asylum seeker detention centre that Canberra knew about abuse and did…
Australia accused of tolerating abuse in Nauru
A group of workers at Australia's detention centres on Nauru say the Australian government knew about physical and sexual abuse of asylum seekers for over a year, but failed to take any action.
Restrictions placed on Pacific detention centre staff
The company that runs Australia's asylum seeker detention centres in Papua New Guinea and Nauru has reportedly forbidden its staff from joining political parties or churches that oppose Australia's…
Opposing views after Nauru refugee knifed
An Australian refugee advocate says an Iranian refugee on Nauru has become the latest victim of anti-refugee violence there, but police suggest it may have been a case of self-harm.
Australian Immigration Minister warns critics of Nauru deal
Australia's Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has warned critics of the coalition's refugee policies to stop "slagging off the good people of Nauru".
More support for sacked Nauru camp workers
A paediatrician who worked at Australia's Nauru detention centres is backing a call for a government apology to ten former Save the Children staff.
Nauru promises changes in camps after Moss report
The Nauru government says it is disappointed in the service providers at the Australian-run asylum seeker detention camps in the wake of the Moss review.
Call for Australian Senate inquiry into Nauru abuse
The Australian Greens have been joined by a former magistrate of Nauru, Peter Law, and refugee advocates in calling for a Senate inquiry into the situation on Nauru.
Australian apology to sacked Nauru staff warranted
Save the Children's Chief Executive says an apology to its staff members in Nauru who were sacked by the Australian government is warranted, but he isn't expecting it to happen.
Report exonerates charity workers removed from Nauru detention centre
Nine charity workers who were removed from Nauru amid claims that they encouraged asylum seekers at the detention centre to hurt themselves may sue the federal government after they were cleared by an… Audio
Greens call on former minister to apologise for Nauru sackings
The Australian Greens says the former Immigration Minister Scott Morrison must apologise for his role in the wrongful sacking of ten charity workers on Nauru.
Report reveals toxic culture in Nauru camp - Greens
The Australian Greens say the release of the Moss report has reaffirmed a series of shocking allegations of abuse directed at women and children on Nauru, and clears Save the Children staff of any…
Report finds evidence of sexual abuse at Nauru camps
A review into systemic abuse at Australia's immigration detention centre on Nauru has found at least two women have reported being raped, while others have faced other forms of sexual assault.
Another protest on Nauru, as refugees sustain injuries
A refugee advocacy group says around 350 refugees from camps across Nauru staged a peaceful protest yesterday.
Nauru govt says latest stone throwing claims wrong
The Nauru government has dismissed claims two refugees were badly hurt by stone throwing locals, saying their speeding motorcycle crashed.
More claims of attacks on Nauru refugees
An Australian refugee advocate says an Iranian couple on Nauru were hospitalised after being attacked by locals throwing rocks.
Refugees continue to protest on Nauru
Up to 300 people from refugee camps across Nauru staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday afternoon .
Nauru mail undeliverable, says Australia
The Australian government says most mail sent to asylum seekers in its detention centre in Nauru last year was returned because they had departed or refused to accept letters from an unknown…
