Nauru 19: at least three members denied passports despite court throwing out case

Nauru told members their applications rejected on the grounds of ‘potential for harmful conduct’ legislation

The Nauruan government has refused passports to at least three members of the so-called Nauru 19, who were charged over attending a political rally in 2015, despite the court throwing out a criminal case against them.

The three people, including a former Nauruan government minister, were all told their applications were rejected on the grounds of “potential for harmful conduct” legislation.

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