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Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing without Hijab

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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi received a sentence of 74 lashes for singing without a hijab during a YouTube concert.
The court ruling also imposed a two-year travel ban and an artistic activity ban on Ahmadi and her team.
The charges included producing 'immoral' content and insulting public decency.
The concert was held in December 2024 and rapidly gained millions of views online.
Human rights organizations have condemned the ruling as lacking legal basis.

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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadia has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing in a live-streamed concert on YouTube without wearing a hijab. This ruling, issued by a court in the province of Qom, also includes eight members of her production team, who faced similar penalties for allegedly promoting "immoral content" and violating public morality.

The live performance, which took place in 2024, gained significant attention online, and the decision has sparked international outcry. Human rights organizations and artists have condemned the verdict, labeling it as lacking a legal basis. In addition to the lashes, Ahmadia and her associates have received a two-year ban from leaving the country and from engaging in artistic activities. The case has intensified discussions about the treatment of artists and the enforcement of strict dress codes in Iran.

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