Passport hurdle for Aussie-bound Afghans

By Saba Vasefi
Updated October 15 2021 - 3:42am, first published 3:31am
Afghan women remain in hiding as they try to secure visas for countries including Australia.
Afghan women remain in hiding as they try to secure visas for countries including Australia.

Instead of continuing her studies, 30-year-old Fateme is in hiding in Afghanistan, waiting to hear about her bid to escape the Taliban regime and make a new home in Australia.

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