Iran court upholds 74-lash sentence for singer Parastoo Ahmadi
An Iranian court has upheld a sentence of 74 lashes for singer Parastoo Ahmadi, who performed in a livestreamed concert without a hijab. The sentence also includes a two-year travel ban and a two-year ban on audiovisual activities. Ahmadi was convicted of 'offending public decency' after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during the concert. The ruling was declared final and enforceable.
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- ✓ Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab
- ✓ Ahmadi's conviction was for 'offending public decency'
- ✓ The sentence includes a two-year travel ban and a two-year ban on audiovisual activities
- ✓ The performance was livestreamed on YouTube
What changed
The appeals court confirmed the original sentence, making it final and enforceable.
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Iran court upholds 74-lash sentence for singer Parastoo Ahmadi
An Iranian court has upheld a sentence of 74 lashes for singer Parastoo Ahmadi, who performed in a livestreamed concert without a hijab. The sentence also includes a two-year travel ban and a two-year ban on audiovisual activities. Ahmadi was convicted of 'offending public decency' after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during the concert. The ruling was declared final and enforceable.
Why it matters
This case highlights Iran's strict enforcement of its hijab law, particularly for women in the public eye. The sentence has been criticized by rights groups as a form of torture. Iran has a history of cracking down on individuals who violate its strict dress code and social norms.
What is confirmed
- Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab
- Ahmadi's conviction was for 'offending public decency'
- The sentence includes a two-year travel ban and a two-year ban on audiovisual activities
- The performance was livestreamed on YouTube
What to watch next
- The scheduled execution of the sentence
- Reactions from human rights groups and international community
- Any potential appeal to a higher court
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (20)
- BBC — Iran court upholds flogging sentence for singer who performed without hijab
- The Jerusalem Post — Iran court upholds 74-lash sentence for singer Parastoo Ahmadi
- Iran International — Iran court upholds flogging sentences for singer Parastoo Ahmadi, band members
- thenationalnews.com — Iranian court rejects appeal of singer sentenced to 74 lashes
- Legit.ng — Kotu ta tabbatar da hukuncin bulala 74 ga mawakiya saboda kin saka hijabi a Iran
- Yahoo — Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab
- MundoNOW — Iran Confirms 74 Lashes for Singer After Concert
- www.bbc.co.uk — Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab - BBC
- www.iranintl.com — Iran court upholds flogging sentences for singer Parastoo Ahmadi, band members | Iran International
- www.dailymail.com — Singer loses appeal against sentence of 74 lashes for performing without a hijab in Iran
- www.theguardian.com — Iranian singer’s 74 lashes for performing without a hijab ‘a form of torture’, say rights groups | ....
- www.jpost.com — Iran court upholds 74-lash sentence for singer Parastoo ...
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