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Australia grants asylum to 5 members of Iranian women's soccer team, official says
Australia granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers after their asylum requests, citing fears of persecution for their anthem protest, officials said.
- On Tuesday , Australia granted asylum and issued humanitarian visas to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team, Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said.
- After being knocked out over the weekend, the Iranian women's soccer team sought asylum, with five applying after at least seven left their hotel and families of three were threatened.
- The five protected women were identified as Fatemeh Pasandideh, Zahra Ghanbari, Zahra Sarbali, Atefeh Ramazanzadeh, and Mona Hamoudi, with Karimi saying 'It was amazing, mate' after their escape.
- Mr Burke said the rest of the team were offered the same opportunity and confirmed security clearances with ASIO and the AFP before approving visas.
- Public pressure intensified as petition signatories numbering more than 66,000 and more than 50,000 urged action, with supporters waving the pre-1979 Iranian flag and community supporters hoping more players will join.
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