Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady arrested for performing without hijab
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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady has been arrested for performing without a hijab during a virtual concert on YouTube. Her lawyers are unaware of her current location or the details of her detention. Ahmady, 27, was detained after a case was filed against her for violating Iran's strict dress code. Two musicians from her band were also arrested in Tehran. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over women's rights in Iran, particularly regarding the mandatory headscarf. Protests against these restrictions have intensified since 2022, following the death of Jina Mahsa Amini.