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‘Day by day I lose weight’: asylum seekers on Nauru get $115 a week, but a bag of grapes costs $20
- Asylum seekers on Nauru say they are hungry and struggle to survive despite Australia funding.
- The government prohibits asylum seekers from working while their protection claims are processed.
- A $230 fortnight stipend covers food and supplies but is deemed insufficient by many.
- Grapes can cost around $20 and other staples are similarly expensive on the island.
- Some asylum seekers have considered illegal work at petrol stations or construction sites to supplement income.
- The Nauruan government warned that working without a visa could lead to prosecution or deportation.
- Only eight people have gained refugee status since 2023, limiting legal work opportunities.
- Scores of asylum seekers have waited months for protection decisions, intensifying hardship.
- Advocates call for accountability as critics warn of potential human rights abuses on Nauru.
- The Guardian Australia report underscores the health risks from hunger and delayed healthcare on Nauru.
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