Pasifik ada ülkesi Nauru, sömürge döneminden kalan "Nauru" adını değiştirerek yerli dildeki "Naoero" ismini benimsemeye hazırlanıyor. Cumhurbaşkanı David Adeang, isim değişikliğinin ülkenin mirasını ve kimliğini daha iyi yansıtacağını belirtti. Referandumla kesinleşecek karar, sömürgecilik karşıtı bir adım olarak görülüyor.
Nauru, the world's smallest republic, is considering a name change to 'Naoero' in a referendum to better reflect its heritage and language. The proposed change aims to reclaim an Indigenous name altered for foreign convenience, aligning with global trends of decolonization and place name revitalization.
Nauru, the world's smallest republic, is considering a name change to 'Naoero' to better reflect its Indigenous heritage and language. The proposal, passed by parliament, will go to a referendum. Experts see this as a move towards decolonization and cultural preservation.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong supports allegations of assault against Israeli forces by Australian women detained during a Gaza aid flotilla. Nauru denies mistreatment claims, while a Sydney man faces assault charges. Hezbollah rejects a US-brokered ceasefire, and Germany fails to secure a UN Security Council seat.
Nauru has issued a rare statement calling itself a "friendly" and "welcoming" country after a whistleblower alleged "serious threats of physical violence" against non-citizens removed there by Australia. Independent MP Andrew Wilkie read the whistleblower's claims of mistreatment and lack of respect for human rights.
Allegations revealed under parliamentary privilege suggest former Australian detainees on Nauru are facing threats of physical violence from officers with new powers to use force. A whistleblower claims officers have labelled the NZYQ cohort "absolute f***ing pieces of s**t" and threatened them with "reckoning" and "vigilante violence."
An Australian woman pleads for her father's deportation to Nauru to be halted. Overseas, Donald Trump confirms a call with Israel's PM, while Iran attacks Kuwait airport. Australia faces trade tariffs, and NDIS reforms face criticism.
An Australian woman is pleading for her father's deportation to Nauru to be halted. Meanwhile, Donald Trump confirmed a testy call with Israel's PM, Iran attacked Kuwait airport, and Australia faces trade tariffs.
Australia's high court ruled indefinite immigration detention unlawful in 2023. Over 350 individuals, the NZYQ cohort, cannot be deported. Sara fears her father may be deported to Nauru under a new government deal.
A 29-year-old Hazara man, Abdul, challenges his imminent deportation to Nauru, citing Australia's constitutional obligations to protect him after alleged childhood abuse in Australian care.
A man fighting plans to remove him to Nauru loses his High Court challenge, after the government's deal to have the island take in people released from indefinite immigration detention is upheld.
