A UN committee has determined that Australia violated a human rights treaty by detaining asylum seekers, including minors, on Nauru even after they were granted refugee status, the ABC reports.
The committee found violations of provisions related to arbitrary detention and the right to challenge such detention in court, urging the government to provide compensation and prevent future occurrences.
The Nauru facility was ruled to fall under Australia’s jurisdiction due to the country’s involvement in its construction and operation.