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Iran Rock Climber SPEAKS After Hijab Competition Fears
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October 20, 2022
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5:58Now PlayingIran rock climber, Elnaz Rekabi, returned to Iran and speaks to reporters after fears arose from her competing in a South Korea climbing competition without a headscarf. John Iadarola and A.B. Burns-Tucker break it down on The Damage Report.
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Iranian rock climber who competed without hijab returns home
"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi returned to Tehran early Wednesday after competing in South Korea without wearing a headscarf, an act widely seen as support for anti-government demonstrators amid weeks of protests over the Islamic Republic’s mandatory hijab.
After landing, Rekabi gave a careful, emotionless interview to Iran’s hard-line state television, saying that going without a hijab had been an “unintentional” act on her part. However, hundreds gathered outside Imam Khomeini International Airport — including women not wearing the hijab — and cheered for “Elnaz the Champion,” casting Rekabi as an inspiration for their continued protests.
The future Rekabi faces after returning home remains unclear. Supporters and Farsi-language media outside of Iran have worried about Rekabi’s safety after her return, especially as activists say the demonstrations have seen security forces arrest thousands so far."
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