Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer without hijab

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 18:32 · Archive

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi lost an appeal against a sentence of 74 lashes for performing without a hijab.

Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of 'offending public decency' after singing in a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert. An Iranian court has upheld her sentence of 74 lashes after she lost an appeal.

How it is being reported

• Singer loses appeal against sentence of 74 lashes for performing without a hijab in IranDaily Mail · 29 Sept, 16:48
• Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijabBBC World · 28 Sept, 18:15

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