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Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes Over Hijab Violation in Livestream Concert
world2 months ago

Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes Over Hijab Violation in Livestream Concert

Iran's judiciary sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and several members of her production team to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab during a 2024 livestreamed concert, along with a two‑year travel ban and a two‑year ban on artistic activity; authorities allege the act constituted public decency violation by producing and publishing "vulgar and immoral content," highlighting concerns about increasing cultural repression of Iranian artists.

Iranian singer faces 74 lashes over hijab-free performance, signaling cultural crackdown
world2 months ago

Iranian singer faces 74 lashes over hijab-free performance, signaling cultural crackdown

A Qom province criminal court reportedly sentenced Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight crew members to 74 lashes, plus a two-year travel ban and a two-year ban on artistic activity, for performing without hijab during a 2024 livestream of the Caravanserai Concert. Prosecutors accuse them of offending public decency with online materials described as vulgar, reflecting ongoing cultural repression in Iran; rights groups say the punishment underscores the gap between regime rhetoric and the treatment of artists. The ruling hasn’t been officially published, though court documents seen by lawyers outline the charges.

Iranian Singer Faces Legal Action for Hijab-Free Performance
world-news1 year ago

Iranian Singer Faces Legal Action for Hijab-Free Performance

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was arrested after performing a YouTube concert without wearing a hijab, violating Iran's strict morality laws. Her musicians were also detained. Despite Iran's restricted access to YouTube, the concert was viewed 74,000 times within 12 hours. Ahmadi's arrest highlights ongoing protests against Iran's gendered morality laws, which have been under scrutiny since the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement following Mahsa Amini's death in 2022.