Concerns have grown over possible repercussions for a female Iranian rock climber competed without a headscarf in an international competition
After being praised by supporters of women’s rights protests in Iran, climber suggests that competing without hijab was unintentional
Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi appeared at a competition in South Korea Sunday without covering her hair, as protests over women’s rights continued in Iran. Two days later, authorities said she was returning to her country and concerns grew over her safety.
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