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Press Release
Another tragic Manus Island death that should have been prevented
Responding to the news that a Rohingya refugee has reportedly died on Manus Island, Kate Schuetze, Refugee Researcher at Amnesty…
May 22, 2018
Press Release
Australia: Healthcare rollbacks put refugee lives and health at risk
The Australian government is attempting to walk away from the human rights crisis it has created for refugees and asylum…
May 17, 2018
Report
Punishment not protection: Australia’s treatment of refugees and asylum seekers in Papua New Guinea
The Australian government has abandoned hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers, leaving them in a situation that more closely resembles…
January 31, 2018
Press Release
Manus Island: Court ruling jeopardizes lives
Critical services - including food, water and medical treatment - must be restored to the more than 600 refugees and…
November 7, 2017
Press Release
USA/Australia/Papua New Guinea: Arrivals of refugees welcome, but fear remains
Responding to the news of the arrival of the first refugees into the USA from the Australian-run offshore detention centre…
September 26, 2017
Press Release
Tragic death of refugee on Manus Island should have been prevented
Responding to the news of the tragic death of an Iranian refugee on Manus Island, Graham Thom, Refugee Coordinator at…
August 7, 2017
Press Release
Despite Trump’s Comments, U.S. Must Show Compassion to Refugees Suffering in Australian-Run Detention Center
Responding to reports of protests on Manus Island, where Papua New Guinea (PNG) immigration officials, implementing a policy set by…
August 4, 2017
Press Release
Australia: Compensation deal must lead to safe resettlement for refugees
A landmark settlement that forces the Australian government to pay more than AUS $70 million ($50 million U.S. ) in…
June 14, 2017
Report
Treasure Island: How Companies Are Profiting from Australia’s Abuse of Refugees on Nauru
A major corporation responsible for running the Australian government’s refugee “processing” centre on Nauru is making millions of dollars from…
April 3, 2017
Report
Australia’s regime of cruelty has turned Nauru into an open-air prison
The Australian government is subjecting refugees and asylum seekers to an elaborate and cruel system of abuse – brazenly flouting…
October 14, 2016
Press Release
Australia: Reforms to justice system essential to protect the rights of Indigenous youth
Major reforms must be undertaken by the authorities in the Australian state of Queensland to protect the rights of Indigenous…
August 31, 2016
Press Release
Australia: Official documents reveal serious incidents of abuse in Queensland juvenile detention centres
Australia must establish independent bodies to investigate child abuse in its detention facilities across the country, Amnesty International said today…
August 30, 2016