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Chile passes landmark domestic legislation on refugees
11 Mar 2010 Chile's Senate adopts a refugee law that will enhance South America's reputation as a safe haven for people forced to flee their home countries. -
Southern Latin America opens its arms to asylum-seekers
27 Aug 2009 Once an "exporter" of refugees, the countries of the Southern Cone are increasingly welcoming those fleeing violence and persecution in Colombia and Africa. -
Q&A: Spanish Oscar winner marked by his parents' decision to leave Chile
25 May 2007 Spanish film director Alejandro Amenábar has won acclaim and awards for films such as Abre los ojos (Open Your Eyes), The Others and Mar Adentro (The Sea Inside), which won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2005. He talks about his work, background and concern for refugees. -
A special New Year for Afghan couple in Chile after long separation
30 Dec 2005 Reunited in Chile after ten years of separation and many obstacles, an Afghan couple looks forward to the New Year together as they settle in to their adopted country.