Asia Pacific News Round Up July

Human Rights Watch has praised IDC member group Tenaganita for its amazing work for women and migrants in Malaysia 

Detainees in a Japanese detention centre began a hunger strike to protest over “inhumane conditions”

Australian MP urges Immigration Minister to release Brisbane student from detention 

 

Australian doctors are launching a High Court challenge against laws that prevent them from speaking publicly about the welfare of refugees and asylum seekers 

The Papua New Guinean High Court has requested Australia’s assistance in resettling asylum seekers in Manus Island as the court case drags on 

A Spanish firm has been accused of crimes against humanity for its involvement in Australian detention centres