The Latest Breaking News from Kiribati

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

COVID-19 | India sends medical supplies to Pacific island nation of Kiribati

It said the medical supplies to Kiribati affirm India's commitment to providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support as an early responder in the Pacific region

The Hindu · Feb 12, 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