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Court action could delay Manus detention centre closure
The closure of Australia's immigration detention centre on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island could be delayed by court action. Audio
Grasberg mine divestment could fuel violence
An academic says violence near the Grasberg gold mine in Indonesia's Papua province could be connected to divestment plans. Audio
Manus Island detainee move 'recipe for disaster' - Doctor
The advocacy group Doctors for Refugees says moving Manus Island detainees into town is a recipe for disaster. Audio
Imminent humanitarian crisis on Manus Island
The UN refugee agency has warned of an imminent humanitarian crisis on Manus Island. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 19 October 2017
UN told Australia's offshore detention of refugees has tarnished its human rights reputation; Pacific women recognised for distinguished service at the the Stars of Oceania awards; a ship providing… Audio
UN told Australia tarnished by offshore detention
The UN has heard Australia's offshore detention of refugees has tarnished its human rights reputation. Audio
Film expert praises beauty of Manus detention film
A film academic praises the beauty of the movie shot inside the Manus Island detention centre. Audio
First Pacific Week of Agriculture starts in Vanuatu
The first Pacific Week of Agriculture starts today in Vanuatu. Audio
Manus Island to Nauru transfer offer 'shameful'
The Australian government has been told it should feel ashamed of its offer to transfer refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island to its other detention centre on Nauru. With the Manus… Audio
Manus Island to Nauru transfer offer 'shameful'
Australia's offer to transfer refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island to Nauru has been called shameful. Audio
Anti Bainimarama feeling in California ahead of Fiji Day
There is anger in the Fijian community in California that prime minister Frank Bainimarama is the chief guest at Fiji Day celebrations this weekend. Audio
Family of deceased detainee wants to repatriate his remains
The family of the refugee who died this week on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island has been asked by the Australian government for $US6000 to return his body to Sri Lanka. But a Tamil Refugee Council of… Audio
