File image from 2001 of refugee camp on the Island of Nauru Source: AAP
Leaked incident reports alleging sexual abuse and self-harm among detainees on Nauru have prompted renewed calls for a Royal Commission into Australia's immigration detention network.The Australian Government says it will investigate, but describes the allegations as unconfirmed and "historic in nature."Human rights advocates are calling for the immediate closure of offshore detention centres following the leak. Kulasegaram Sanchayan presents in Tamil, a feature prepared by Luke Waters and Michelle Rimmer.
Leaked incident reports alleging sexual abuse and self-harm among detainees on Nauru have prompted renewed calls for a Royal Commission into Australia's immigration detention network.The Australian Government says it will investigate, but describes the allegations as unconfirmed and "historic in nature."Human rights advocates are calling for the immediate closure of offshore detention centres following the leak. Kulasegaram Sanchayan presents in Tamil, a feature prepared by Luke Waters and Michelle Rimmer.
