The report alleges that over a thousand refugees, who arrive by boat and then were taken to a detention facility on the island of Nauru, have been the victims of a “deliberate policy” of abuse.*
The report, released Tuesday, claims asylum seekers on Nauru are prevented access to medical care, beaten, ***ually harassed and suffering from mental health conditions brought on by their indefinite incarceration and the violence they experience. Human rights Watch senior counsel Michael Bochenek **ted in the report: "Driving adult and even child refugees to the breaking point with sustained abuse appears to be one of Australia's aims on Nauru.”* Read more...