The Latest Breaking News from Kiribati

Australia to stand with Pacific islands on climate crisis and ‘respect’ region, Penny Wong says

New foreign affairs minister tells Pacific leaders Australia ‘will listen because we care’ after reports China may be seeking security agreement with Kiribati

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022

Report highlights risk of climate-induced statelessness and nationality loss in the Pacific

Tiibea Baure moved to Australia from Kiribati so her family would have options if they had to leave the Pacific Island nation due to climate change. But if her family were forced out, it would raise questions over statelessness and nationality.

ABC News · May 17, 2022

Former Kiribati president slams Australia’s ‘politicisation’ of climate action and power of fossil fuel lobby

Five days before Australian election, Anote Tong urges leaders to understand climate crisis means ‘survival is on the line’ for Pacific islands

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2022

Pacific island nation of Kiribati goes into first lockdown after Covid flight cases

The entire pacific island nation of Kiribati has gone into lockdown after the first commercial flight in almost two years brought 36 Covid-19 cases.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2022

First flight lands on Covid-free island - now the island is no longer Covid-free

Island imposes a four-day lockdown in response

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022