Asylum-Seeking Iranian Footballers Discuss National Anthem Protest in Australia
Iranian women’s national team players who recently sought asylum in Australia have publicly addressed their decision to remain silent during the national anthem at the Paris Olympics. The athletes explained that the gesture was a deliberate protest against gender discrimination and political repression in Iran.
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Iranian women footballers speak out on national anthem protest after claiming asylum in Australia
Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh claimed asylum in Australia following the national anthem protest at the Women’s Asian Cup
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Read full article →Iranian women footballers speak out on national anthem protest after claiming asylum in Australia
Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh claimed asylum in Australia following the national anthem protest at the Women’s Asian Cup
Read full article →Iranian football players who sought asylum in Australia say anthem silence was protest against Tehran - Arab News
Iranian football players who sought asylum in Australia say anthem silence was protest against Tehran Arab News
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