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Iranian chess player was warned not to return to Iran after competing without hijab

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An Iranian chess player arrived in Spain on Tuesday after receiving what a source close to her said were warnings not to return to Iran for competing without a hijab at an international tournament in Kazakhstan.

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Iranian Chess Player Sara Khadem Warned Not to Return Home After Competing Without Hijab at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships

However, Iran's Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the case. The phone calls led to organizers deciding to provide security with the cooperation of Kazakh police, resulting in four bodyguards being stationed outside Khadem's hotel room, the source said. Iranian Chess Player Sara Khadem Warned Not to Return Home After Competing Without Hijab at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships.

2 years ago

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Firstpost News

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Don't return home: Iran chess player Sara Khadem in Spain after threats for competing without hijab

A source familiar with the developments said Sara Khadem received multiple calls from individuals from Iran who warned her against returning home

2 years ago·Mumbai, India

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The Japan Times

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Iranian chess player warned not to return after competing without hijab

Sara Khadem took part in last week's FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Almaty without the hijab, a headscarf that is mandatory under Iran's strict dress codes.

2 years ago·Japan

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Times of India

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'After competing sans hijab, chess player warned not to return to Iran'

Rest of World News: DUBAI: An Iranian chess player arrived in Spain on Tuesday after receiving what a source close to her said were warnings not to return to Iran for com.

2 years ago·India

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Sydney Morning Herald

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Chess player ‘warned not to return to Iran’ after competing without hijab

Sara Khadem reportedly received several phone calls warning her against returning home after a chess tournament in Kazakhstan.

2 years ago·Sydney, Australia

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Zeit Online

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Iranian chess player does not return to Iran after alleged protest

After appearing at a chess tournament without a head covering, Sara Khadem had apparently received threats. The Iranian woman has now arrived in Spain.

2 years ago·Germany

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