Iranian singer arrested for performing online concert without hijab

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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested after performing a virtual concert on YouTube without a hijab. The concert, which featured male musicians, has garnered over 1.4 million views. Ahmady was detained in Sari City, and her lawyer stated that the charges and details of her detention remain unclear. Two musicians from her band were also arrested in Tehran. This incident follows a shift in enforcement of Iran's strict dress code for women, which has seen increased scrutiny after protests in 2022 over the death of Mahsa Amini.


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