
Australia still claims ‘not responsible’ for detainees, after UN body rulings
By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The Australian government denies responsibility for asylum seekers detained in Nauru, following two decisions from the UN Human Rights Committee. The UNHRC recently published its decisions on two cases involving refugees who complained about their treatment at Nauru’s regional processing facility. The committee stated that Australia remained responsible ... <a title="Australia still claims ‘not responsible’ for detainees, after UN body rulings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/20/australia-still-claims-not-responsible-for-detainees-after-un-body-rulings/" aria-label="Read more about Australia still claims ‘not responsible’ for detainees, after UN body rulings">Read more</a>