Australia granted humanitarian visas to the players who refused to sing their national anthem during a match against South Korea after they feared they would be in danger if they returned to their country.
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The Australian government has granted asylum to five female footballers who arrived in Australia to participate in the Asian Cup.
Australia has granted humanitarian visas to the Iranian women's football team after they refused to sing their national anthem during last week's match against South Korea, citing concerns that they could be at risk if they returned to their country.
The Iranian women's football team arrived in Australia about a month ago to play in the Asian Cup. Australia had promised to support all the Iranian football team players, but only five players decided to seek asylum. Australian Immigration Minister Tony Burke has confirmed their visa applications. Minister Burke said that they have been moved to a safe place after being granted visas. According to the BBC, the players who sought asylum include Fatema Pasandideh, Zahra Ghanbari, Zahra Sarbali, Atefe Ramazanzadeh and Mona Hamoudi. Australia provides permanent protection as refugees under the humanitarian visa program. In which they can live, study and work here . Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that they are safe and can feel safe in Australia as their home . Nepal Angus Taylor of the Australian opposition party has also supported this decision of the government .
US President Donald Trump had also urged Prime Minister Albanese to help in this regard . Writing on his social media, he said that he had already helped 5 people and that Prime Minister Albanese had done a good job . The Australian government has said that it will help everyone in the Iranian football team . Prime Minister Albanese has said that help is available in Australia if help is needed .
The Iranian women's football team did not sing their national anthem at the start of the game . This received national media coverage . Australia extended a helping hand amid concerns that they might be unsafe if they returned .
