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Iran court upholds 74 lashes for singer Parastoo Ahmadi over hijab violation

An Iranian court upheld a 74-lash sentence against singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight team members for performing without a hijab in a 2024 online concert. Rights groups call the punishment torture, highlighting continued enforcement of hijab laws amid ongoing protests. The ruling signals sustained judicial crackdown on women's rights defiance.

Guardian Worldabout 18 hours agoIRengCredibility 28%View source

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Model confidence0.9
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Source credibility0.3

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#iran#hijab#women-rights#judicial#human-rights

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