An Iranian chess player who competed without a hijab has arrived in Spain after being warned not to return home, according to a source close to her
A source close to Ms Khadem, who did not want to be named, said she had received multiple phone calls warning her against returning home.The chess player's family have also received threats, the source said, adding that she had landed in Spain on Tuesday.such as the climber Elnaz RekabiThe gestures have been widely interpreted as a protest against Iran's hardline rulers after the death in custody ofSara Khadem.
Newspapers including Spain's El Pais reported last week that Ms Khadem was planning to relocate to the country. Tournament organisers are said to have arranged for four bodyguards to stand outside Ms Khadem's hotel room as the pictures of her uncovered hair appeared in the media.Another Iranian player at the event, Atousa Pourkashiyan, was also pictured without a hijab.Last month, the Iranian men's football team did not sing the national anthem at their first World Cup game in apparent protest. However, they sang it in their other matches.
Ali Daei, the retired Iranian football captain, who has also voiced support for protesters, said last week that hisProtests after Ms Amini's death began at the end of last year in one of the most vocal challenges in decades to Iran's strict religious leaders. Hundreds are believed to have been killed by police and security services who tried to crack down on the dissent.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Man Utd make 'offer' for £58m Spain international after 'last-minute surprise' - Football365Man Utd have made an offer to bring RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Dani Olmo to Old Trafford, according to reports...
Lire la suite »
Two houses on same street targeted by break-ins over ChristmasTwo houses have been targeted by break-ins over Christmas.
Lire la suite »
Somercote and Riddings new year burglaries prompt footage appealPolice believe a Mercedes car stolen in a burglary was then used for further break-ins.
Lire la suite »