AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Court Fight: The UN’s top maritime court (ITLOS) refused to stop an ISA deep-sea mining inquiry, keeping proceedings alive against Nauru- and Tonga-sponsored firms TOML and NORI, after they challenged ISA due-process and contract compliance. Offshore Detention Food Crisis: New reporting says people held on Nauru under Australia’s offshore processing regime are going hungry and struggling for clean water, with 99% of surveyed asylum seekers unable to afford enough food on a $260 fortnight allowance. Nauru Policing Powers: A quiet change to Nauru’s policing powers is raising concerns it could blunt legal challenges, with community monitoring officers given expanded restraint and search powers. Regional China-Taiwan Pressure: Papua New Guinea moved to close Taiwan’s Port Moresby trade mission, drawing US State Department concern over Beijing’s “intimidation,” while China praised the decision. Pacific Security Cooperation: The Solomon Islands signalled a more balanced maritime approach by planning a US Coast Guard “ship rider” patrol deal with local police.
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