Nauru

‘For the Human Race, Ignoring the Climate Emergency Is No Longer an Option’

By Tanka Dhakal
At the International Court of Justice (ICJ), no matter if the country had high Himalayas, was a small island nation or was experiencing armed conflict, they all agreed that the due diligence principle and the obligation of states to prevent harm caused by climate change, especially for high greenhouse gas emitters, were non-negotiable.

Guards at Australian-Managed Refugee Detention Centre on Nauru Traded Marijuana for Sexual Favours

By Josh Butler
Guards at a Nauru refugee detention centre managed by the Australian government traded marijuana for sexual favours from detainees, according to the latest damning report into the Australia’s beleaguered refugee policy.

Small Islands Demand U.N. Protection

By Thalif Deen
Threatened by rising seas, some of the world's small island developing states (SIDS) are demanding that the U.N.'s new set of Sustainable Development Goals place a high priority on the protection of oceans and marine resources.

Australian ‘Outsourcing’ of Refugees Challenged

By Catherine Wilson
The Australian asylum policy of rejecting boat arrivals has been condemned by the United Nations Refugee Agency, Pacific island leaders, migration experts and human rights organisations.

Australia Sends First Refugees to Papua New Guinea

By AJ Correspondents
The first asylum-seekers sent to Papua New Guinea (PNG) under Australia's tough new refugee policy have arrived in the Pacific nation, to be detained at the Australian-run processing centre.
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