Iranian Judiciary Intensifies Crackdown on Women and Musicians
The Iranian judiciary is reportedly re-enforcing stricter hijab laws, punishing women and musicians, including singer Parastoo Ahmadi, with measures like flogging.
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The Iranian judiciary is reportedly re-enforcing stricter hijab laws, punishing women and musicians, including singer Parastoo Ahmadi, with measures like flogging.

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and other artists have been sentenced to 74 lashes each for performing a concert on YouTube without wearing a hijab. The verdict highlights strict cultural and religious laws in Iran.

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has reportedly been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing an online concert without wearing a hijab. Human rights groups have condemned the ruling, which also implicates eight others.