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Iranian footballers granted asylum by Australia

An undated and unplaced photo released by Australia's Department of Home Affairs shows Home Affairs minister Tony Burke (3/R) with five Iranian women football players who applied for asylum after competing in the Women's Asia Cup tournament being played in Australia. Australia has granted asylum to some of Iran's visiting women's football team over fears they faced persecution at home for not singing the national anthem before a match, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Tuesday. (Photo by HANDOUT / AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS / AFP) / ----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT " AFP PHOTO / DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS" NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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