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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

How a bid for freedom by Iran's women footballers unfolded in Australia

Iranian women's soccer players faced severe regime pressure after refusing to sing their national anthem, with some attempting to avoid returning home after tournament elimination.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team

Australia granted asylum to five Iranian women's soccer players who were in the country for a tournament when Iran war began, following international pressure and their asylum requests.
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Australia backs Iran women's soccer players seeking asylum: 'We stand in solidarity'

Five Iranian women's soccer players defected during the Asian Women's Cup in Australia and applied for asylum after facing threats and persecution fears from their government.
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