The Nauru Government says it has credible information that some refugees on the island are planning provocative protests and civil unrest during the week to coincide with Nauru's Independence Day celebrations and the pending Australian High Court decision
However Justice Minister David Adeang said violence and unlawful acts will not be tolerated and these actions will only create unnecessary tension between refugees and locals.
"We consider our refugee friends as guests in our country and we work hard to make their lives comfortable but sadly there is a small element of trouble-makers who don't care about Nauru and don't value our hospitality," Mr Adeang said.
He said they are angry because they have paid money to people smugglers with the expectation that they would get to Australia.
“They are being told by Australian refugee advocates and lawyers that the best way to get to Australia is to cause trouble in Nauru.”
The minister said the police will not be intimidated by violent protests and will enforce the law with refugees just as they do with anyone else.
"Most refugees are settled and doing the best they can, but a minority continue to be aggressive and make false accusations against our police as well as threaten and intimidate other refugees.”
He said refugees who protested in March last year physically threatened other refugees who did not want to join the protest and forced them to leave their jobs, resulting in several having to be moved to secret locations for their safety.
Mr Adeang said advocates in Australia were giving refugees on Nauru false hope.
“Our message to the refugee community is that violence and unlawful protests will do nothing more than get you arrested.
“We have one law for all, and if you break it you will be treated exactly as we treat all people on Nauru."
Mr Adeang advised refugees that any protest must be peaceful with public safety not jeopardised and roads not blocked.