Nauru
'It's a kind of terrible torture': Manus refugee musician blocked from studio
A Kurdish refugee and musician detained in an Australian hotel is being prevented from recording his new song. Audio
PNA buys unique fisheries information management tool
A fisheries information management system, touted as a key element for Pacific islands to control the tuna fishery, has been purchased by the Parties to the Nauru Agreement.
Nauru Chief Justice dismisses interference claim
Nauru's chief justice has "categorically and unreservedly denied" that there is any interference from government in the island's judiciary.
Custodial sentences for Nauru political protestors
A group of political protesters on Nauru, convicted on offences that occurred in June 2015, have all been given custodial sentences. Audio
Jailing of Nauru protesters 'disturbing' - Australian lawyer
Australian taxpayers should be disturbed that they've helped fund a new prison in Nauru that will house a group of political protesters, says a lawyer.
'Nauru 19' sentencing sets a 'chilling precedent'
A group of anti-government protesters, known as the 'Nauru 19', has been sentenced to jail terms of up to 11 months, in what has been described as a "chilling precedent".
Plea for Nauru president to grant protesters a pardon
A public plea has been made in Nauru for the president to pardon a group convicted of offences over an anti-government protest.
Nauru Govt accused of lashing out over media reports
An Australian lawyer says the Nauru Government is lashing out because it has been called out for its bad behaviour. Audio
Nauru Govt's response to 'Nauru 19' criticism 'ridiculous' - lawyer
The Nauru Government is lashing out because it has been called out for its bad behaviour, an Australian lawyer says.
'Nauru 19' trial shameful - Australian judge says
Australian judge Geof Muecke was brought in by the Nauru Government in 2018 to hear the trial of a group that had protested over the removal of the judiciary and suspension of much of the opposition… Audio
Judge wrong to deny 'Nauru 19' bail - lawyer
The judge who convicted a group of anti-government protesters on Nauru has been accused of misapplying the country's bail laws.
'Appalling' Nauru trial all about politics - lawyer
The last of the group of Nauru anti government protestors, charged over a protest more than four years ago, have been convicted and placed in custody Audio
'Nauru 19' decision all about politics, not justice - lawyer
The conviction of 12 Nauruan anti-government protesters is "appalling", an Australian barrister says.
'Nauru 19' found guilty
Twelve members of the group known as the 'Nauru 19' have been found guilty of rioting and disorderly behaviour.
'Nauru 19' trial a 'blight on justice' - NZ Law Society
The trial of 12 people without legal representation in Nauru's Supreme Court has been called an "extraordinary breach" of individual rights and the rule of law.
Australia to seek NZ solution for Manus, Nauru refugees - reports
Australia will reportedly seek agreement from New Zealand to resettle hundreds of refugees detained in Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
'Nauru 19' fail to have judge stand aside over bias concern
A verdict in a controversial court case in Nauru is expected late this week or early next week.
'Life saving' medevac laws repealed by Australian govt
The Australian Senate has repealed the medevac laws which eased the transfer of sick refugees from Nauru and Papua New Guinea to Australia.
Call for Australia to intervene in controversial 'Nauru 19' trial
Independent Australian MP, Andrew Wilkie, has written to Foreign Minister Marise Payne pleading for her to intervene in the Nauru trial of the pro-democracy activists dubbed the 'Nauru 19'.
Nauru blocking refugee medical transfers - report
At least 20 refugees approved for medical transfer to Australia have been stopped from travelling by Nauru.