The Ugandan teenager, who debuted in the 2016 Disney film about a chess whiz, died of brain cancer, her school said.
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U.S. Tweets Support for Iranian Chess Official, but Ban Wouldn’t Let Her In
American embassies appeared to sympathize with an Iranian woman who feared returning to Iran after an image of her looking like she was not wearing a hijab circulated online.
Iranian Chess Official Fears Going Home Over Hijab Photo
Shohreh Bayat said she was afraid of returning to Iran after an image of her at a chess tournament abroad seemed to show her not wearing a hijab.
Saudis Disqualified from Hosting Chess Match After Israelis Complain
The decision by the governing body for international chess is an image setback for the kingdom, which denied visas to Israeli players in 2017.
Saudis Disqualified from Hosting Chess Match After Israelis Complain
The decision by the governing body for international chess is an image setback for the kingdom, which denied visas to Israeli players in 2017.