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The five female footballers of the Iran national team have been issued visas and are permitted to stay permanently, a development announced by Australian Interior Minister Tony Burke following their participation in an Asian Cup tournament.
Key Points
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1Australia officially grants temporary protection (asylum status equivalent in this context) and visa approval to 5 female players from Iran.
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2The women are allowed to stay after previously fleeing the team following their silence during a national anthem protest against South Korea at an Asian Cup tournament.
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3Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed that all remaining members of the Iranian squad also have access to similar protection options.
Developments
Mar 09
Australian Interior Ministry confirmed that visas have been granted to five members of Iran's women's national football team.
Feb 13, 2:45 PM EST (Source Time)
Perspectives
Australia announced it will grant visas and allow remaining players from Iran
— [Mar 09, 21:05] SisäministeriFive Iranian women's football team members have been granted asylum in Australia after the Asian Cup tournament.
— (Spiegel.de)"Australia has embraced" Iran
— [Mar 09, 21:43] Deutschlandfunk