Iran court upholds flogging for singer without hijab
An Iranian appeals court confirmed a sentence of 74 lashes for singer Parastoo Ahmadi, who performed without a hijab during a livestreamed concert. The court upheld the punishment without a hearing, citing concerns over deterring similar events, amid ongoing restrictions and crackdowns on women violating Iran's dress code. Human rights groups condemned the flogging, viewing it as cruel and in violation of human rights.
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