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Why are Iranian footballers refusing asylum?

Season 1, Ep. 1320

On the 9th March, five members of the Iranian national women's football team were granted asylum by the Australian government, but only two of them want to accept the offer. 


Writer: Poppy Bullard


Reporter: Jessy Parker Humphreys


Producer: Poppy Bullard and Matt Russell


Host: Casey Magloire


Episode photography: Joe Mee


Executive Producer: Matt Russell


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