Nauru
Asylum seeker sets self on fire in front of UN staff
An asylum seeker detained by the Australian government on Nauru remains in a critical condition in hospital after he set himself on fire in front of staff from the United Nations. Audio
Burnt Iranian in critical condition on Nauru
An Iranian asylum seeker being held on Nauru is in a critical condition after setting himself alight, the Nauru government says.
More attempted suicides in Australia's Nauru camp
Five asylum seekers detained on Nauru have attempted suicide in the past 24 hours as the United Nations' refugee agency visits the island, an NGO says.
Aust Senate told returned Nauru children have a mental illness
Nearly half of the children who were sent back to Australia after being held in a detention centre in Nauru have a mental illness, Australia's Senate has been told.
Fear of another Nauru attempted suicide charge
Refugee advocates are concerned that another refugee will be charged with attempted suicide after Nauru police arrested a 38 year-old Iranian refugee.
Call for help for epileptic woman raped on Nauru
Australia's opposition Greens have called on the prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, to offer a woman, allegedly raped on Nauru while suffering an epileptic seizure, safe passage to Australia for a...
Nauru says report about Westpac misleading
The Nauru government says a report about the Australian bank Westpac cutting ties with it is misleading.
Westpac to end relationship with Nauru government
Westpac is to stop doing business with the government of Nauru and its entities.
Nauru joins IMF and World Bank
Nauru has become the 189th member of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
Nauru MPs go international for financial help
Five suspended MPs in Nauru are seeking international financial help with their legal costs.
Nauru sets up a new trust fund
The Nauru government says it has set up a sovereign trust fund with an initial deposit of just over US$15 million.
Witness statements detail horror of Aust detention camps
Human rights lawyer, Julian Burnside, releases witness statements from people who worked or were inmates at the controversial Australian off shore detention camps on Manus, Nauru and Christmas… Audio
Refugee activists say situation on Nauru deteriorating
The Refugee Action Coalition says a dismissive letter from Australia's Border Force prompted the latest protests at the detention camps in Nauru.
Nauru pays kids to attend school
The Nauru government, worried at truancy in schools, says a new incentive of paying children to stay in class is working.
Nauru refugee settlement programme queried
Australia's Refugee Action Coalition is challenging Nauru's justice minister who has sung the praises of the country's refugee programme.
Asylum seekers on Nauru won't be silenced
Refugee advocates say asylum seekers protesting since early last week on Nauru are resolved to continue their action until they are determined to be refugees. Audio
Asylum seekers on Nauru determined to keep up protests
Refugee advocates say asylum seekers protesting since early last week on Nauru are resolved to continue their action until they are determined to be refugees.
Nauru asylum seeker protest enters second week
A protest by asylum seekers held by Australia in Nauru has entered its second week.
Nauru hails its refugee policy
A Nauru cabinet minister David Adeang says his island can be an important part of the process of combatting people smuggling.
Nauru detention camp has now been running for 1,000 days
An activist looking back at 1,000 days of Australia's asylum seeker camps on Nauru says they have been an absolute disaster. Audio
