153 Tamil asylum seekers have gone missing in Australian waters after a two week boat journey from India. They haven’t been heard from since Saturday. The Government won’t say what has happened to them, refusing to even confirm their existence. There are media reports that they have been handed over to the Sri Lankan Navy.
Read moreHealth report on Nauru reveals a profoundly unsafe environment The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is gravely concerned for the health, safety and well-being of asylum seekers on Nauru, particularly children and pregnant women. A confidential report into health care at the Nauru detention centre reported by Guardian Australia reveals serious issues across neonatal care
Read moreManus report fails to dig deep enough and Minister still blaming victims The government inquiry into the events on Manus Island was limited from the beginning due to its narrow scope. Following the reports release, which includes a detailed account of the death of Reza Barati and the extent of the violence against asylum seekers, the Minister continues
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