Refugees in PNG told they will be evicted next week after Australian-sponsored housing bills not paid

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Many of the 64 refugees and asylum seekers held in PNG have been without electricity, and some without food, for more than two weeks. Photograph: Adek Berry/AFP/Getty Images

Refugees and asylum seekers held by Australia in Papua New Guinea for 10 years will be evicted from their accommodation in a week – and have their groceries, medical and security services cut – because the bills for their accommodation, healthcare and food have not been paid for more than a year.

Many of the 64 men have been living without electricity, and some without food, for more than two weeks.