Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi arrested for performing concert without hijab

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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was arrested on Saturday after performing a concert without a hijab, violating Iran's strict morality laws. Her concert, streamed live on YouTube, attracted significant attention despite the platform being restricted in the country. Ahmadi's performance was a direct challenge to the laws prohibiting women from singing publicly. Following the concert, security agents raided her home, and she was summoned for questioning by the Tehran Security Prosecutor's Office. Two of Ahmadi's musicians were also arrested. This incident highlights ongoing protests against Iran's gendered morality laws, which have intensified since 2022.


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