Australia: No change in asylum policy

 Israel’s friends in the Western Pacific: Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau
Flag of Nauru
Flag of Nauru

Australia has vowed no change to its refugee policy after a Somali woman seeking asylum set fire to herself in protest over her detention on the Pacific island of Nauru. The 21-year old is said to be in a critical condition. It is the latest immolation by a refugee in Australian custody. Last week, a 23…