5th Iranian women's soccer team member leaves Australia

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Another 3 Members of Iran's Women's Soccer Team Decide Against Staying in Australia as Refugees
Another three members of the Iran's women’s soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said on Sunday.

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5th member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia
Three more Iran players decide to return home after claiming asylum, says Australian immigration minister
Captain of Iranian women’s football team leaves Australia after asylum bid as team’s ‘family members are missing’
THE captain of the Iranian women’s football team has withdrawn her chance at sanctuary in Australia as fears grow for players’ family members.

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Three Iranian women soccer players to return home after seeking asylum in Australia
Captain of Iran’s women’s team withdraws Australia asylum bid: State media
Three more Iran women’s footballers change minds and leave Australia despite being granted asylum
Australia's home affairs minister Tony Burke said that the government had done everything in its power to ensure the women’s safety and give them a real chance at a freer future in the country.

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Three More Iranian Soccer Players Withdraw Bid for Asylum in Australia
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Three members of Iranian women’s football team pull Australia asylum bids

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