Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi competes in Seoul without hijab amid protests

Popular Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi competed an international tournament in Seoul without a hijab, amid protests across Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini. Concerns are growing around her safety, and a reputed TV channel said her mobile phone and passport had been confiscated.

According to reports, Elnaz Rekabi's life was in danger as she reported back to Tehran. She competed in the Asian Championships without a hijab. Various reports indicate various things, but the most common report doing rounds on the internet is that she is being taken back home secretly to avoid protests and keep her safe.




Seoul's Iranian Embassy Tweeted that the climber had returned home with the rest of the team on October 18's early morning. South Korea's Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran denied the false and fake news and called it a fake news.

Iran has been witnessing protests due to the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died while in police custody. The morality police detained her for not wearing a hijab as it should have been. In protests, women have cut their hair off and burned their hijabs to show their anger and rage.

FAQs

Q1. Why are there protests in Iran?
A1. Iran has been witnessing protests due to the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died while in police custody. The morality police detained her for not wearing a hijab as it should have been.

Q2. What is the latest news about Elnaz Rekabi?
A2. Elnaz Rekabi competed without a hijab in Seoul, and people have not been able to track her. Her friends tried contacting her but could not connect.