Two More Iranian Women's Football Team Members Granted Humanitarian Visas by Australia

Summary

Australia has granted humanitarian visas to two additional members of the Iranian women's football team who sought asylum after refusing to sing their national anthem during the Asia Cup.

Key Points
  • Two more members of the Iranian women's football team received humanitarian visas from Australia.
  • The visas were granted after concerns over their safety due to refusal to sing the Iranian national anthem.
  • Australian Immigration Minister Tony Burke confirmed the team's asylum process and security measures.
  • The team's humanitarian visas allow recipients to live, work, and study in Australia.
Article image