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Singer Sentenced for Defying Hijab Laws | Toronto News
Anita Papist, a singer in Tehran, has been sentenced to 74 lashes and stripped of her passport and phone after posting videos without a headscarf — a move the court deemed an offense against public decency. Defying the regime’s censorship, she vows to stay in Iran and stand with fellow artists like Parastoo Ahmadi, who received the same punishment last month. Her case underscores Iran’s escalating crackdown on artistic freedom and dissent, drawing global concern over mounting human rights violations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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