Tag: PNG

Australia’s offshore detention policy is being wound down, campaigners say ‘dark chapter’ will not end until last refugees leave Papua New Guinea

Last refugee held on Nauru arrives in Australia The last refugee held on the Pacific island of Nauru under Australia’s notorious offshore detention policy has been evacuated to Australia, according to refugee advocacy groups. The man arrived in Australia on Saturday night, after the government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, which was elected in 2022, said it…

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US$ 130m Boost for PNG’s Sustainable Economic Recovery

World Bank announces additional support for COVID-19 response and vaccine rollout PORT MORESBY, updated at 0111 GMT on 2nd July, 2021 – By E K Benj  The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$100 million (PGK 352 million equivalent) operation to support Papua New Guinea in its response to COVID-19, and to lay…

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