Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has reportedly been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing an online concert without wearing a hijab. Human rights groups have condemned the ruling, which also implicates eight others.

18 Jun, 16:42 — 19 Jun, 16:58

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Why this matters

This story highlights the ongoing severe restrictions on women's rights and artistic freedom in Iran, particularly concerning the mandatory hijab laws. The sentencing of a singer and her team to lashing underscores the Iranian judiciary's strict enforcement of these laws and the potential consequences for those who defy them, drawing international condemnation and raising concerns about human rights.

Key entitiesParastoo Ahmadi Iranian Judiciary Production Team

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What sources agree on

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced to 74 lashes
Eight members of her production team also received the same sentence
The sentence was for performing without a hijab in an online concert in 2024
The concert was livestreamed on YouTube and became viral

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Parastoo Ahmadi and eight production team members were sentenced to 74 lashes.

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The concert was livestreamed on YouTube in 2024.

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Ahmadi was also handed a two-year ban from leaving the country and a two-year prohibition on artistic activity.

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Ahmadi was condemned for “atentar contra la moral pública mediante la producción y difusión de contenidos obscenos” (attacking public morals by producing and disseminating obscene content).

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Coverage gaps

Ahmadi's age (29 years old)

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The specific name of the patriotic song performed: "Az Khoone Javanane Vatan" ("From the Blood of the Youth of the Homeland")

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Additional penalties including a two-year ban from leaving the country and a two-year prohibition on artistic activity

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The Guardianleftcenter-leftanalyticalMostly Factualhighlights repression of artistic freedom

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Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage generally leans center-left, with most outlets expressing concern over human rights and freedom of expression, framing the Iranian judiciary's actions as repressive.

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The GuardianMostly Factual2d ago

Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab

Musicians and production team understood to be facing same punishment after livestream of patriotic song The Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of a production team, including musicians, have been reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for performing in a concert livestreamed on Ahmadi’s YouTube channel in 2024. According to court documents, the criminal court of Qom province sentenced the artists to flogging, a two-year ban on leaving the country and a two-year ban on engaging in ar...

By Deepa Parent

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The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without hijab, says human rights group

The 29-year-old and eight other musicians have been punished by the autocratic regime for sharing ‘vulgar and immoral content’

By Maira Butt

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab

By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2d ago

Who is Parastoo Ahmadi? Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for livestreaming concert without hijab

Parastoo Ahmadi is an Iranian singer and composer who became widely known for challenging Iran's restrictions on female performers.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual2d ago

Iran sentences singer Parastoo Ahmadi, eight others to lashings over performance without hijab

The artists will also face a two-year travel ban and a two-year restriction on all artistic activity after the Iranian judiciary found the nine artists had offended “public decency."

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protothema-enMixed2d ago

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without Hijab in online concert (video)

The 29-year-old Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of her team have also been handed a two-year ban from leaving the country and a two-year prohibition on artistic activity following a concert broadcast on YouTube The post Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without Hijab in online concert (video) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: el-mundo · 18 Jun, 15:45|Full coverage: 13 · 1d 1h|Window: 1d 1h

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el-mundo18 Jun, 15:45First to report

Irán condena a 74 latigazos a la cantante Parastoo Ahmadi por dar sin velo un concierto online

jerusalem-post18 Jun, 16:42

Iran sentences singer Parastoo Ahmadi, eight others to lashings over performance without hijab

1h later

publico18 Jun, 17:58

Cantora iraniana condenada a 74 chicotadas por cantar sem <em>hijab</em>

3h later

The Guardian18 Jun, 20:35

Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab

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hindustan-times18 Jun, 23:08

Who is Parastoo Ahmadi? Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for livestreaming concert without hijab

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protothema-en19 Jun, 06:08

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without Hijab in online concert (video)

iefimerida19 Jun, 06:41

Τραγουδίστρια στο Ιράν καταδικάστηκε σε 74 μαστιγώματα επειδή τραγούδησε χωρίς χιτζάμπ

index-hr19 Jun, 06:43

Iranska pjevačica osuđena na 74 udarca bičem jer je pjevala bez hidžaba

la-vanguardia19 Jun, 07:04

Irán condena a 74 latigazos a la cantante Parastoo Ahmadi por emitir un concierto 'on line'

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klix-ba19 Jun, 12:08

Iranska pjevačica osuđena na 74 udarca bičem jer je pjevala bez hidžaba

observador19 Jun, 12:59

Irão. Cantora condenada a 74 chicotadas por atuar sem hijab

Times of India19 Jun, 13:56

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab

3h later

The Independent19 Jun, 16:58Latest update

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without hijab, says human rights group

Story evolution

The narrative evolved from simply reporting the lashing sentence to including broader implications like additional bans and the specific legal grounds for the conviction, emphasizing the severity of the Iranian judiciary's actions.

Initial ReportsJune 18 afternoon

Early reports confirm the sentencing of Parastoo Ahmadi and her team to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab.

Expanding DetailsJune 18 evening - June 19 morning

Later reports add details about additional penalties, such as travel and artistic activity bans, and the specific charges.

Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab

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Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without hijab, says human rights group

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab

Who is Parastoo Ahmadi? Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for livestreaming concert without hijab

Iran sentences singer Parastoo Ahmadi, eight others to lashings over performance without hijab

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without Hijab in online concert (video)

Coverage Timeline

Irán condena a 74 latigazos a la cantante Parastoo Ahmadi por dar sin velo un concierto online

Iran sentences singer Parastoo Ahmadi, eight others to lashings over performance without hijab

Cantora iraniana condenada a 74 chicotadas por cantar sem <em>hijab</em>

Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab

Who is Parastoo Ahmadi? Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for livestreaming concert without hijab

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without Hijab in online concert (video)

Τραγουδίστρια στο Ιράν καταδικάστηκε σε 74 μαστιγώματα επειδή τραγούδησε χωρίς χιτζάμπ

Iranska pjevačica osuđena na 74 udarca bičem jer je pjevala bez hidžaba

Irán condena a 74 latigazos a la cantante Parastoo Ahmadi por emitir un concierto 'on line'

Iranska pjevačica osuđena na 74 udarca bičem jer je pjevala bez hidžaba

Irão. Cantora condenada a 74 chicotadas por atuar sem hijab

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without hijab, says human rights group

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Key claims4 agreed

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