‘Unjust and cruel’ lack of clarity still hangs over 64 refugees exiled in PNG

Manus Island’s detention centre, where many of the 64 refugees still exiled in Papua New Guinea were sent. Photograph: Reuters

Refugees exiled in Papua New Guinea have labelled the lack of clarity about their fate “cruel and confusing” after explosive claims of “missing” Australian funds and assurances of resettlement from Port Moresby that have not been actioned by the Australian government.

Questions remain unanswered for the 64 refugees, many of whom were sent to Manus Island’s illegal detention centre more than 10 years ago. One refugee in Port Moresby, who wished to remain anonymous, said the lack of clarity about his fate was cruel.