On 23 April 2004 Waqa and his colleagues Kieren Keke, David Adeang and Fabian Ribauw participated in protests at the Nauru International Airport in Yaren; these were meant to show displeasure regarding government policy against Afghan asylum-seekers in Australia and the Flotilla of Hope, as well as against the deadlock then encountered in Parliament.
Pada 23 April 2004, Waqa dan koleganya Kieren Keke, David Adeang dan Fabian Ribauw turut serta dalam demonstrasi di Bandar Udara Internasional Nauru di Yaren dengan maksud untuk menunjukkan ketidakpuasan mereka terhadap kebijakan pemerintah terkait dengan pencari suaka Afganistan di Australia dan Flotilla Harapan, dan juga menentang kebuntuan di parlemen.