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UN Committee Rules Australia Violated Rights of Refugees on Nauru

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UN Committee Rules Australia Violated Rights of Refugees on Nauru

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  • The UN Human Rights Committee has ruled that Australia's detention of asylum seekers on Nauru violates international human rights law.
  • The ruling pertains to a group of 25 refugees, including minors, subjected to arbitrary detention and inadequate care.
  • Australia breached two provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, related to detention and judicial review.
  • The committee urged Australia to compensate the affected individuals and prevent future violations.
  • Australia's government noted it is considering the ruling, maintaining its stance on regional processing responsibilities.

For the full article, visit Al Jazeera.


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