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On 16 June 2015, there was an anti-government protest outside of the [[Parliament of Nauru|parliament]] building in [[Yaren District|Yaren]], attended by hundreds.[{{cite news|last=|first=|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/20142835/nauru-opposition-mps-still-in-limbo-over-suspensions|title=Nauru opposition MPs still in limbo over suspensions|work=[[Radio New Zealand]]|date=24 July 2014|accessdate=7 June 2023}}] These MPs were accused by the government of attempting to destabilize Nauru through the foreign press.[{{cite news|last=|first=|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/extra-cops-called-in-to-protect-govt/5RBRUDEW52OCEBC7JBZJJFNHME/?c_id=2&objectid=11468615|title=Extra cops called in to protect Govt|work=[[The New Zealand Herald]]|date=20 June 2017|accessdate=7 June 2023}}] The protest eventually spilled into the [[Nauru International Airport|airfield]] and resulted in minor damage to the parliament building.[{{cite news|last=Doherty|first=Ben|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/04/nauru-withdraws-right-of-appeal-to-australias-high-court-blocking-political-protestors|title=Nauru's former president accuses Australia of being complicit in 'political prosecution'|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=3 April 2018|accessdate=6 June 2023}}] A number of police officers were also injured. Extra police were put on duty following the protests. |
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On 16 June 2015, there was an anti-government protest outside of the [[Parliament of Nauru|parliament]] building in [[Yaren District|Yaren]], attended by hundreds.[{{cite news|last=|first=|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/20142835/nauru-opposition-mps-still-in-limbo-over-suspensions|title=Nauru opposition MPs still in limbo over suspensions|work=[[Radio New Zealand]]|date=24 July 2014|accessdate=7 June 2023}}] These MPs were accused by the government of attempting to destabilize Nauru through the foreign press.[{{cite news|last=|first=|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/extra-cops-called-in-to-protect-govt/5RBRUDEW52OCEBC7JBZJJFNHME/?c_id=2&objectid=11468615|title=Extra cops called in to protect Govt|work=[[The New Zealand Herald]]|date=20 June 2017|accessdate=7 June 2023}}] The protest eventually spilled into the [[Nauru International Airport|airfield]] and resulted in minor damage to the parliament building.[{{cite news|last=Doherty|first=Ben|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/04/nauru-withdraws-right-of-appeal-to-australias-high-court-blocking-political-protestors|title=Nauru's former president accuses Australia of being complicit in 'political prosecution'|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=3 April 2018|accessdate=6 June 2023}}] A number of police officers were also injured. Extra police were put on duty following the protests. |
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Nineteen protestors were charged with offenses such as serious assault, rioting, and disturbing the legislature.[{{cite news|last=|first=|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/201858700/lawyers-for-nauru-19-seek-help-with-costs|title=Lawyers for "Nauru 19" seek help with costs|work=[[Radio New Zealand]]|date=15 September 2017|accessdate=6 June 2023}}] The nineteen people charged were Meshack Akubor, Mathew Batsiua, Pisoni Bop, Job Cecil, Sprent Dabwido, Grace Detageouwa, Estakai Foilape, Mereiya Helstead, Dabub Jeremiah, [[Daniel Jeremiah]], John Jeremiah, Rutherford Jeremiah, Squire Jeremiah, Joram Joram, Bureka Kakioua, Jacki Kanath, Josh Kepae, Renack Mau, and Piroy Mau.[{{cite web|last=|first=|url=http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/court_decisions/f65d4449e1b70f274aeeed32d083ff3a.pdf|title=Republic of Nauru v. John Jeremiah, Josh Kepae and Job Cecil|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115205757/http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/court_decisions/f65d4449e1b70f274aeeed32d083ff3a.pdf|archive-date=15 November 2019|publisher=Supreme Court of Nauru|date=25 April 2017|accessdate=8 June 2023}}] MP Kun denied involvement in the protest and fled to New Zealand in July 2016.[{{cite news|last=|first=|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/308269/roland-kun-flees-nauru-with-nz-passport|title=Roland Kun flees Nauru with NZ passport|work=[[Radio New Zealand]]|date=12 July 2016|accessdate=6 June 2023}}] |
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Nineteen protestors were charged with offenses such as serious assault, rioting, and disturbing the legislature.[{{cite news|last=|first=|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/201858700/lawyers-for-nauru-19-seek-help-with-costs|title=Lawyers for "Nauru 19" seek help with costs|work=[[Radio New Zealand]]|date=15 September 2017|accessdate=6 June 2023}}] The nineteen people charged were Meshack Akubor, Mathew Batsiua, Pisoni Bop, Job Cecil, Sprent Dabwido, Grace Detageouwa, Estakai Foilape, Mereiya Helstead, Dabub Jeremiah, Daniel Jeremiah, John Jeremiah, Rutherford Jeremiah, Squire Jeremiah, Joram Joram, Bureka Kakioua, Jacki Kanath, Josh Kepae, Renack Mau, and Piroy Mau.[{{cite web|last=|first=|url=http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/court_decisions/f65d4449e1b70f274aeeed32d083ff3a.pdf|title=Republic of Nauru v. John Jeremiah, Josh Kepae and Job Cecil|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115205757/http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/court_decisions/f65d4449e1b70f274aeeed32d083ff3a.pdf|archive-date=15 November 2019|publisher=Supreme Court of Nauru|date=25 April 2017|accessdate=8 June 2023}}] MP Kun denied involvement in the protest and fled to New Zealand in July 2016.[{{cite news|last=|first=|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/308269/roland-kun-flees-nauru-with-nz-passport|title=Roland Kun flees Nauru with NZ passport|work=[[Radio New Zealand]]|date=12 July 2016|accessdate=6 June 2023}}] |
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