A young Iranian singer known as Anita was sentenced to 74 lashes, had her passport confiscated, and was ordered to disconnect her mobile phone line, according to reports. The charges were not specified.
An Iranian court has sentenced the young singer Anita, who is active on Instagram, to 74 lashes, confiscated her passport, and ordered her to disconnect her mobile phone. The specific charges have not been disclosed. The case echoes a broader pattern of repression against women in Iran, including the recent sentencing of singer Parastoo Ahmadi to the same punishment for performing without a hijab, as previously reported by The Zioneer.
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