Manus Island, located in the northern part of Papua New Guinea, is not only a part of the Bismarck Archipelago but also a central point in many significant events related to immigration and refugee policies. From the colonial era to the present day, Manus Island’s history reflects ongoing changes in [...]

Table of Contents 1960s: West Papuan refugees on Manus Island 2001: The Pacific Solution 2003–2008: disuse and closure 2012–2013: Reopening and the “PNG solution” 2014 Riots; murder of Reza Barati Cornall Review Death of Hamid Kehazaei 2015 April: Hunger strike 2016 April: declared illegal by PNG court November–December: US resettlement [...]