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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Maroosha Muzaffar and Charlotte Graham-McLay

Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women footballers

Five members of Iran’s women’s football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia, with prime minister Anthony Albanese assuring the remaining players that “help is here”.

Iran’s women’s national football team were in the country for a tournament when war broke out back home, and drew international attention after they did not sing Iran’s national anthem before their opening match.

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