Iranian Singer Sentenced to Lashes for YouTube Concert

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.

20 Jun, 07:07 — 20 Jun, 16:09

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This story highlights the ongoing strict enforcement of moral and religious laws in Iran, particularly concerning women's rights and artistic freedom. It underscores the severe consequences faced by individuals who challenge these regulations, drawing international attention to human rights issues.

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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and seven other artists were sentenced to 74 lashes each
The sentencing was for a concert performance
The performance was livestreamed on YouTube

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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and seven other artists were sentenced to 74 lashes each

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The concert was livestreamed on YouTube

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The sentencing included a two-year ban on leaving the country and a two-year restriction on participating in artistic activities

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The performance was without a hijab

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Additional penalties including a two-year travel ban and a two-year restriction on artistic activities

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Additional penalties including a two-year travel ban and a two-year restriction on artistic activities

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The coverage leans center-left, primarily by emphasizing the severity of the punishment and the context of performing without a hijab, which highlights human rights concerns.

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ndtvMostly Factual76d ago

Arrested Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi To Get 74 'Lashes' For Performing Without Hijab

A criminal court in Iran's Qom province ordered 74 stokes for the group, along with a two-year ban on leaving the country and a two-year restriction on participating in artistic activities.

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vanguard-ngMixed75d ago

Iran singer, artistes sentenced to 74 lashes each over concert

An Iranian court sentenced a prominent singer named Parastoo Ahmadi and a group of seven fellow artists to 74 lashes each after they livestreamed a performance on YouTube, according to her videographer and local media. The post Iran singer, artistes sentenced to 74 lashes each over concert appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: ndtv · 20 Jun, 07:07|Full coverage: 3 · 9h|Window: 9h

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Arrested Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi To Get 74 'Lashes' For Performing Without Hijab

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Iran singer, artistes sentenced to 74 lashes each over concert

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Iranian Singer Sentenced to Lashes for YouTube Concert

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Arrested Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi To Get 74 'Lashes' For Performing Without Hijab

Iran singer, artistes sentenced to 74 lashes each over concert

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Arrested Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi To Get 74 'Lashes' For Performing Without Hijab

Iran singer, artistes sentenced to 74 lashes each over concert

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