Manus Island
Doctor confirms Manus medical neglect
A doctor from Melbourne has self funded a trip to Papua New Guinea's Manus Island to assess the health of refugees. Audio
PNG Supreme Court wrong to dismiss Manus refugees' case - lawyer
The lawyer representing Manus Island refugees says the Papua New Guinea Supreme Court was wong to dismiss their case. Audio
Nauru and Manus Island refugees
It's looking more likely that Australia will take up New Zealand's offer of accepting 150 refugees from the Manus Island and Nauru detention centres. Audio
Pacific wrap, Manus Island, Air Niugini
Pacific correspondent Johnny Blades Johnny Blades with a wrap of Pacific headlines, including the aftermath of the crash landing of an Air Niugini 737 plane in Micronesia, Indonesia lashes out at… Audio
Manus Island refugees present petition to PNG Supreme Court
Refugees from Manus Island will today present a petition with 368 signatures calling on the PNG Supreme Court to hand down a judgement that will significantly determine their futures.
Eight refugees leave PNG to be resettled in US
Eight refugees previously held on Manus Island, have left Papua New Guinea's capital of Port Moresby to be resettled in the United States.
Aus govt 'shouldn't pick which detention centres are scrutinised'
The Human Rights Commission of Australia has been told the government should not be allowed to pick and choose what detention facilities can be scrutinised under a UN anti-torture treaty.
Manus refugee back in PNG hospital
Refugee advocates have called for urgent medical attention for a 46-year-old Iraqi refugee who has been hospitalised in Port Moresby after swallowing razor blades.
13 Manus refugees flown to the US for resettlement
Thirteen Manus Island refugees flew out of the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby yesterday to be resettled in the United States.
PM softens language on meeting with refugees on Nauru
The Prime Minister is softening her language over whether she will meet with refugees on Nauru when she visits the island for the Pacific Islands Forum next month.
Gillian Triggs - Aussie battler for human rights
Gillian Triggs was a lawyer and academic specialising in international public law when she was named president of the Australian Human Rights Commission in 2012. An extremely controversial five years… Audio
Interpreters not provided for sick Manus Island refugees
Refugees receiving medical treatment in Papua New Guinea are no longer provided with interpreters, a Kurdish refugee says. Audio
'Art as resistance' - Manus Island refugee writes book
A book written in detention by a refugee on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island is a work of art before being an act of resistance, the author says. Audio
Manus Island refugee's death 'entirely preventable' - coroner
In Australia a Queensland coroner has ruled on the 2014 death of an Iranian refugee on Manus Island was "entirely preventable" and due to the "compounding effect of multiple errors". Hamid Kehazaei… Audio
Nauru refugees beg NZ govt for asylum
The New Zealand government is being begged to take a group of refugees being held at the detention centre on Nauru. Twenty-seven refugees have written to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, saying they… Audio
Nauru and Manus evacuation call five years on
It's five years since Australia relaunched its policy to detain boat people offshore and Human Rights Watch says it's been five years of too much suffering. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 7 July 2018
A documentary aimed at creating awareness about the effects of climate change on nations has triggered a political debate in Kiribati; Pacific Media Alliance says a ban imposed by Nauru on ABC… Audio
UN sounds Manus Island warning
The further deterioration of mental health among refugees on Manus Island "will lead to serious, adverse outcomes", the UN refugee agency says.
Manus refugee suicide as healthcare reduced
A refugee suicide on Manus Island this week follows a report that claims healthcare services in Australian offshore detention have been reduced. Audio
Healthcare provider leaving Manus Island
The company International Health and Medical Services, or IHMS, says its contract to provide healthcare to refugees detained by Australia on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island ends today.
