Nauru
Australia throws out asylum seeker challenge
Australia's highest court has thrown out a challenge to the lawfulness of the country's offshore detention of asylum seekers. Audio
New law designed to eliminate political rivals - Nauru MP
A Nauru opposition MP says a new law that requires public servants intending to stand for parliament to quit their job three months before the election is designed to eliminate political rivals.
Refugees on Nauru accused of lying about assaults
Refugees on Nauru have been accused by authorities on the island of lying about being assaulted as part of a ploy to get to Australia.
5-year-old alleged rape victim may go back to Nauru
A five-year-old boy allegedly raped on Nauru could be deported back to the Pacific island by the Australian government.
No children should be sent back to Nauru - Aus Greens
The Australian Greens want a guarantee no children will be sent back to Nauru, regardless of the outcome of tomorrow's High Court challenge against offshore detention.
Intimidation rises at PNG asylum camp ahead of court decision
There is more intimidation at Australia's asylum seeker detention camp in PNG, ahead of a court decision that could see it closed.
Aspiring female candidate wants more women in Nauru election
An aspiring female candidate in Nauru says she's hopeful that with the UN's help, more women will be standing in the election this year. Audio
Nauru warns of refugee protests
The Nauru government has warned that violence and unlawful acts will not be tolerated, saying it has credible information that a group of refugees on the island are planning provocative protests and…
Refugee policy taints Australia's reputation - NGO
Australia's human rights reputation has taken another blow, with a damning critique of the government's refugee policies by a leading international rights NGO.
UN in Nauru says women don't see women as leaders
A United Nations official in Nauru says many women don't envisage women take up leadership roles.
Doctor challenges anti-whistle blower law
An Australian doctor has challenged Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to prosecute him under anti-whistle blower legislation by speaking out about the health of children kept in detention on Nauru. Audio
Australian doctor challenges anti-whilstle blower law
An Australian doctor has challenged Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to prosecute him under anti-whistle blower legislation by speaking out about the health of children kept in detention on Nauru.
Barriers for women in Nauru elections
An aspiring female candidate in Nauru Ann Hubert says cultural barriers are holding women back from being involved in politics in the country. Audio
UN aims to encourage more women into politics in Nauru
With Nauru's next election expected to take place later this year, the United Nations has initiated a campaign to increase the participation of women. Audio
Nauru refugees slam Australia's human rights record
A group of Nauru-based refugees seeking to be resettled in New Zealand have taken aim at Australia's human rights record and treatment of indigenous people.
Immigration detention time on Nauru and Manus at record high
New figures show the time asylum seekers spend in Australian immigration detention on Nauru and Manus Island has hit a record high - an average of 446 days.
Removed workers from Nauru demand apology from Australia
Nine welfare workers deported from Nauru are demanding an apology from the Australian government.
Forum open to observing Nauru election, if invited
The Pacific Islands Forum says it is keen to send an observer mission to help monitor elections in Nauru but only if invited by the Nauru government.
Nauru police say alleged sex assault of six year old taken seriously
Police on Nauru say they are taking the investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a six-year-old refugee seriously, despite criticism from the girl's family.
Refugee child abused on Nauru - report
Reports from Nauru say a six-year-old refugee was allegedly sexually abused.
