Australia Grants Asylum To Five Iranian Women’s Soccer Players
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Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s national soccer team who were in the country for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup when war broke out in Iran.
Australian federal police escorted the players from their hotel on the Gold Coast early Tuesday and took them to a secure location, where Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke finalized their humanitarian visas.
Burke said the women now have the option to stay in Australia, and the offer of asylum remains open to other team members.
The move follows public pressure and concern for the athletes’ safety, including comments from U.S. President Donald Trump urging Australia to protect any players who did not want to return hom
Australian federal police escorted the players from their hotel on the Gold Coast early Tuesday and took them to a secure location, where Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke finalized their humanitarian visas.
Burke said the women now have the option to stay in Australia, and the offer of asylum remains open to other team members.
The move follows public pressure and concern for the athletes’ safety, including comments from U.S. President Donald Trump urging Australia to protect any players who did not want to return hom
