Iranian Singer Faces Legal Action for Hijab-Free Performance
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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was arrested after performing a YouTube concert without wearing a hijab, violating Iran's strict morality laws. Her musicians were also detained. Despite Iran's restricted access to YouTube, the concert was viewed 74,000 times within 12 hours. Ahmadi's arrest highlights ongoing protests against Iran's gendered morality laws, which have been under scrutiny since the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement following Mahsa Amini's death in 2022.
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