Australia

Refugees on Manus face outbreak of diseases: Local police official

Nov 21, 2017 03:26

The asylum seekers abandoned by Australia on Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s Manus Island face deteriorating hygiene conditions and disease outbreaks, a local police official says.
Rights groups slam Australia for joint drill with Saudi Arabia

Nov 15, 2017 09:32

Rights groups have voiced outrage over Australia’s participation in a training naval drill with Saudi Arabia, which has been leading a war and a crippling blockade on Yemen.
Australia’s PM in minority after 2nd deputy quits in citizenship row

Nov 11, 2017 04:56

Embattled Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull lost his grip on parliament when another of his coalition’s MPs resigned Saturday, the latest victim of a constitutional crisis over politicians who hold dual citizenship.
UN wants end to 'human suffering' in Australian refugee camp

Nov 10, 2017 13:28

The UN refugee agency, also known as the UNHCR, has urged Australia and Papua New Guinea to put an end to the “unconscionable human suffering” of asylum seekers on Manus Island.
PNG destroys shelters, water sources at Australian refugee camp

Nov 10, 2017 07:55

Papua New Guinea authorities destroyed makeshift shelters and removed water sources in a shuttered Australia refugee camp Friday, just hours ahead of a deadline for the inmates to leave or be forced out, detainees said.
Seasoned Austrian politician resigns over sexual harassment allegations

Nov 04, 2017 14:34

A seasoned Austrian politician, known for his long anti-establishment campaigns, has resigned from his top post in his party over allegations of sexual harassment.
UN says conditions in Australian refugee camp 'inhumane'

Nov 03, 2017 14:59

The United Nations human rights office has condemned the “inhumane” conditions in a detention camp for refugees run by the Australian government in Papua New Guinea (PNG), urging Canberra to restore water and food supplies to the center.
UN warns of ‘humanitarian emergency’ at PNG camp abandoned by Australia

Nov 02, 2017 10:43

The United Nations (UN) has warned of a “humanitarian emergency” unfolding at the site of a former Australian-run detention camp for refugees in Papua New Guinea (PNG), calling on authorities in Canberra to immediately take action to stop the emerging crisis.
Australia responsible for fate of refugees after PNG camp closure: Official

Oct 30, 2017 12:38

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has warned the Australian government about its responsibility towards the fate of the refugees after the planned closure of its controversial offshore detention center on Manus Island.
Australia appoints acting PM amid citizenship crisis

Oct 28, 2017 04:18

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull appointed Foreign Minister Julie Bishop as acting prime minister on Saturday while he travels abroad after a citizenship crisis ousted his deputy and cost his government its parliamentary majority.