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Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced Hijab Free Concert
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AI-generatedAn Iranian singer, Parastoo Ahmadi, has been sentenced by the Qom Criminal Court to 74 lashes, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year prohibition on artistic activities. The punishment followed her online concert, filmed at the Deir-e Gachin Caravanserai, where she performed without wearing a hijab alongside male musicians. International human rights groups have used this case to highlight ongoing restrictions on women's creative expression in Iran.
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- Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced by the Qom Criminal Court for an online concert filmed at the Deir-e Gachin Caravanserai.
- The charges included violating public decency and breaching mandatory dress and performance regulations.
- Ahmadi's punishment includes 74 lashes, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year ban on artistic work.
- Her profile gained prominence during the 2022 protests following Mahsa Amini’s death, particularly for performing 'From the Blood of the Youth of the Nation'.
- Human rights lawyers have questioned the legality of the sentence, citing international standards and lack of explicit criminalization of women's singing.
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