Five Iranian women soccer players granted asylum in Australia

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So this morning’s news is that five Iranian women soccer players have sought refuge in Australia. Others have been offered support but it seems they’ve opted to return to Iran although heaven knows how they’ll get there even if they have their own plane. Some fear reprisals against family members if they don’t return. It has been very difficult to communicate at all with the team members as they are closely guarded and all communication is monitored. However, five were able to make their wishes known and they now have temporary visas and have been granted asylum. The government has been under some criticism for not doing enough but it seems they’ve been working quietly behind the scenes and now five at least can start their new lives here. The photo is mine, showing a future soccer star maybe.