# Sisters Reunited, Citizens Soon

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-06-19T19:03:17+00:00
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Two Afghan sisters, Adiba and Arya, are on the cusp of becoming Australian citizens after fleeing their homeland under Taliban rule. Adiba, who escaped in 2021 via an Australian evacuation flight, left her family behind but eventually brought her mother and siblings to safety in Melbourne. Arya, now 18, received citizenship through a special minor pathway and is thriving in school — a stark contrast to her former life. Their emotional reunion and their mother’s arrival in Australia mark a new beginning, though their father and older sister remain in Pakistan. Despite hurdles like missing documents and lack of awareness, both sisters are approved — Arya thanks her lucky timing at 16, while Adiba waits for her ceremony. Arya dreams of becoming a doctor, Adiba of opening a business and reuniting her entire family in Australia. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/049e714fa6b5cca9

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