Danish immigration minister to visit controversial Australian offshore refugee facility

The Danish immigration minister stated that the Nauru model is effective for controlling migrant arrivals, allowing for processing without entry into Australia, despite ongoing criticism.

Critics such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have condemned the Nauru centre as a site of "indefinite despair" and "sustained abuse," warning against its adoption by Denmark.

Australia's strict border policies reportedly contributed to a decline in boat arrivals and maritime deaths after 2014, focusing on 'turnbacks' rather than offshore processing alone.

Health crises, including rising suicidality among child detainees, led Australia to evacuate the Nauru centre, reflecting the severe impacts of harsh immigration policies on vulnerable individuals.

Read at www.thelocal.dk