In the last category. at the request of the ICRC. we donated through the American Red Cross several thousand blankets for use by detainees." (Deleted.) 9. Q. Why hasnt the United States responded positively to the UNHCR appeal for resettlement opportunities for refugees from Chile? 9. A. "As already noted in our letter of November 14. we have in fact responded positively to the UNHCR appeal for resettlement opportunities for refugees from Chile. We are considering on a casebycase basis requests for resettlement in the U.S. that are referred to us by the UNHCR. We have agreed to waive documentation requirements and parole individuals into the U.S. if they are refugees and if they are otherwise eligible for admission under the Immigration and Nationality Act. We have made arrangements with the Church World Service and other voluntary agencies to provide the necessary documents to enable the refugees to meet the public charge provisions of the Act. We are considering a number of cases referred to us by the UNHOR through our Embassy In Santiago. The Embassy establishes a case file on each applicant which Includes in addition to usual biographic data. information provided by the UNHCR and our Embassy in the aliens country of nationality. and the results of an Interview with the applicant. Bona fide cases are referred to the Immigration Service with a recommendation for parole. Additional cases are being processed by our Embassy in Santiago and will be referred to us soon. The Immigration Subcommittee of the House has been very interested in the parole program and has asked to. be informed of the details of approved cases. 10. Q. What is the departments understanding as to the number and nationalities of political prisoners in Chile. the number and location and condition of detention facilities. the treatment of detainees. the allegations of torture and summary executions. and the prosecution and sentencing of of those charged with "offences"? 10.
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