Nauru

Three Nauru men, jailed earlier this week on convictions resulting from an anti-government protest, have been released.

Three Nauru men whose jail sentences were dramatically increased this week plan to appeal to the High Court of Australia.

Three Nauru men who had pleaded guilty to offences in relation to an anti-government protest nearly two years ago have had their jail terms increased dramatically.

Lawyers in Australia say the Immigration Department has treated parliament with contempt by not co-operating with a Senate inquiry into refugee processing centres on Manus Island and Nauru.

A dengue fever outbreak in Nauru has now hit about 10 per cent of asylum seekers at the Australian-run regional processing centre.

There are fears in Nauru that the Australian lawyers brought in to help 18 people facing charges over an anti-government protest could be deported.

The group of Nauruans facing trial over an anti-government protest intend taking their quest for the courts to enforce subpoenas to the Supreme Court.

Nineteen Nauruans charged over an anti-government protest in June 2015 should hear today whether the court will enforce subpoenas on key government officials.

A Senate inquiry has found that Australia must admit it controls detention centres in Nauru and Papua New Guinea and has a duty of care to the migrants it detains.

The 19 Nauruans charged in connection with an anti-government protest nearly two years ago are seeking a temporary stay on their trial.

The trial of former Nauru MPs, charged nearly two years ago over an anti-government protest is set to start today.

Nauru Airlines has secured a permit allowing it to revive its Guam route and fly to more Micronesian destinations.

A group of Nauruans facing criminal charges over a political protest nearly two years ago is seeking international help to pay for overseas legal representation.

A breakaway region in the Caucasus which Nauru recognises as an independent country is poised to change its name.

The leaders of Australia and Nauru have discussed the future of Canberra's detention camp on the island amid speculation the centre may close.

Nauru and Australia are expected to discuss progress on the United States refugee resettlement deal signed between Canberra and Washington.