Sprent Dabwido
Sprent Dabwido dies from cancer, age 46
Nauru's former president Sprent Dabwido has died from cancer at the age of 46. He oversaw the reopening of Australia's refugee detention centres on Nauru, but spent his final years fighting as one of… Video, Audio
The former president of Nauru, Sprent Dabwido, has died
The former president of Nauru, Sprent Dabwido, has died at the age of 46. His final days were consumed by a battle with the current government of President Baron Waqa, a battle which drained him both… Audio
Former Nauru MP barred from seeking urgent medical treatment
A former president of Nauru says the government has cancelled his visa to prevent him from seeking urgent medical treatment overseas. Audio
An ousted Nauru MP suspects dirty tricks
A former Nauru president who lost his seat in the weekend's election claims manipulation by the government ensured key opposition MPs lost out. Audio
Campaign interference claims dog Nauru election
Best known as the home of one of Australia's off shore detention centres, Nauru's election campaign has been dogged rumours of interference. Audio
Nauru opposition alleges campaign interference
The Nauru opposition MP and former president, Sprent Dabwido, suspects the government has intervened to stifle his election campaign. Audio
Nauru election looms as MPs face uncertain future
Election candidates will soon be finalised in Nauru, but there's still uncertainty over the future of suspended MPs. Audio
Australia urged to find immediate solution for refugees
Australia's offshore detention policy has been branded an unnecessary fear campaign, as Australia has been urged to find an immediate solution. Audio
Fate of illegally detained asylum seekers in PNG in the balance
The fate of 850 asylum seekers and refugees detained illegally on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island hangs in the balance. Audio
Former Nauru Presidents plead for international observers
Two former Nauru presidents say international election observers are needed on the island, several months before the expected election. Audio
Suspended Nauru MPs hit by new visa restrictions
Latest visa limits add to problems for Nauru's suspended MPs who are facing legal action. Audio
New Nauru election law draws criticism
A Nauru opposition MP says a new law that requires public servants intending to stand for parliament to quit their jobs three months before the election is designed to eliminate political rivals. Audio
Nauru prepares for 'critical' elections this weekend
Nauru heads into a pivotal election following a months only political standoff that saw parliament not about to function Audio
Nauru President defends state of emergency declaration
Nauru's president defends his decision to declare a state of emergency just ahead of next week's election as the country struggles with political deadlock. Audio