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Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum

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Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum
Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum
Two Iranian women soccer players who sought asylum in Australia have been granted citizenship
The Independent
The Independent45 mins ago
Iranian women footballers granted Australian citizenship after seeking asylum
The two female footballers sought asylum in Australia earlier this year and have now been granted citizenship
Toronto Star
Toronto Star1 hrs ago
Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum
Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum  Toronto Star
Citizenship granted to Iranian soccer players who sought asylum
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh sought asylum after the Asian Cup in March this year, due to fears of reprisal from the Iranian government.
BBC World
BBC World1 hrs ago
Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
They were among seven members of Iran's team to be granted humanitarian visas while in Australia for the Women's Asian Cup - but the other five changed their minds and returned home.
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera2 hrs ago
Iran anthem protest: Female footballers ‘proud’ to become Australian
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh refused to sing Iran anthem at Asian Cup, now granted Australia citizenship.
Vanguard
Vanguard3 hrs ago
Former Iranian women footballers ‘proud’ after being granted Australian citizenship
With their demands for protection an embarrassment for Iran's leaders but lauded by US President Donald Trump, five later changed their minds and returned home.
Global News
Global News🏁 first to report1 days ago
Former Iranian conscripts seeking asylum in Canada fear deportation
An immigration lawyer says many Iranian men in Canada are facing deportation for having formerly served in the Iranian military as a conscript.