40-year Australian resident, Juan Aburto, fears police due to past torture by Chile's Pinochet regime, impacting his mental health and advocacy for fellow refugee survivors.

40-year resident of Australia, Juan Aburto, continues to fear the police due to past torture by Chile's Augusto Pinochet regime at the age of 16. Despite being granted refuge in Australia, the memories of his trauma persist, causing him fear and anxiety when encountering law enforcement. Aburto has become a mental health advocate for fellow refugee survivors of torture.

July 14, 2024
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