Fifth Iran Women Soccer Player Leaves After Withdrawing Asylum Claim In Melbourne
A fifth member of the Iranian women's soccer team has left Australia after withdrawing her claim for asylum, marking a significant shift in their legal status. The Australian government confirmed that Tony Burke announced on Monday night she departed late Sunday following an initial acceptance to stay as part of seven granted visas earlier this month.
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1A fifth player from Iran's national football squad is leaving after initially accepting an asylum offer.
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2The woman withdrew her claim to remain in Australia and departed late Sunday night according to government confirmation.
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A fifth member of Iran women football team leaves after initially accepting offer asylum
— (Theguardian)'Mais uma jogadora da seleção feminina do Iraão deixou a Austrália'
— [Mar 15, 22:00] Mais uma jogadora da selec̿ao feminina do Iraõ deixoaAustrali (Sapo.pt)'Mais una joadira iraniana de futebol deixa la Australa', informa Governo
— (Cmjornal.pt)A fifth member of the Iranian women's football squad has left Australia after withdrawing her asylum claim following repeated discussions with officials about returning to Iran. Australian government ministers stated that while they provided safe and genuine choices for all seven team members, it was ultimately each woman's own decision under immense pressure to return home or stay in exile abroad?