Amnesty International has urged Australia to immediately transfer a Somali refugee from Nauru in urgent need of an abortion and mental health care.
The Republic of Nauru Photo: AFP
Amnesty says after bringing her to Australia to terminate her pregnancy, which was not carried out, the government of Australia unlawfully returned her to Nauru, where her safety and health are at risk.
The Somali refugee, who says she is pregnant because of a rape three months ago, was flown back to Nauru.
The Australian government says she did not want an abortion, but she said she wants to go ahead with the procedure, which in Nauru is illegal.
It is understood this is the first time that the international human rights organisation has issued an alert for a refugee or asylum seeker in Australian custody on the islands.
A refugee campaigner is also calling on the Australian government to once again return a pregnant refugee from Nauru to Australia.
Pamela Curr from Melbourne's Asylum Seeker Resource Centre says the 23-year-old woman should have her rights respected, and be given the help and counselling she deserves.
"Well this woman is in a terrible position, she's a recognised refugee, she cannot return to her home, she is carrying a child conceived out of rape, what is her future?"
Ms Curr says if the Australia government does nothing, the cost is too high.
The Somali woman restated her wish to proceed with a termination in an interview with The Australian this week.
There has been no word from the Australian government about her plea.
