Iranian singer faces medieval punishments
An Iranian singer named Parasto Ahmadi was sentenced to prison, lashing, and a two-year travel ban after performing a live online concert from Qom, during which she appeared without a hijab. She was detained after the concert in December 2024 and faced trial in June 2026 on charges of "disturbing public morality" and "publishing inappropriate content." She was sentenced to 74 lashes and banned from artistic work. Human rights activists criticized these penalties, viewing them as raising questions about freedom of expression and creativity in Iran.
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