BEYOND THE WIRE The refugees brought to Manus Island and the local people share their stories

Unvarnished and unscripted, here are the stories of the people of Manus Island – those sent there against their will by the Australian government and who are waiting for their interrupted lives to restart, and Manusians for whom the island has always been home

• Tim Costello: the Australian-made purgatory of Manus drains the refugees of hope