Iran Footballers Return Home After Asylum Bid

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Three members of Iran's women's football team have chosen to return home after seeking

asylum in Australia during the Asian Cup.

They flew out overnight Saturday to rejoin their teammates in Malaysia, where the lionesses

are now based.

Four other players, granted humanitarian visas, decided to stay in Australia.

One player even changed her mind midweek and sought refuge here.

Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke praised the government's role in offering

real choices without pressure.

He noted that while officials provided every opportunity for a safe future down under,

the women faced tough personal decisions.

The team have been staying on the goal coast before checking out under police guard last

Tuesday.

They headed to Sydney and then Kuala Lumpur, with reports of one player being pulled onto

the bus.

Human rights activists, including those who protested outside the hotel for 24 hours,

warned the returning players could face serious threats.

Back in Iran, Burke said he couldn't detail their fate, but is aware of concerns from

the Iranian Australian community.

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