Zara Ismaili, a female street singer, had her Instagram account blocked following her arrest by the Iranian judiciary. On Thursday, August 9, an image of Ms. Ismaili's page on the social media platform Instagram was published, stating, 'This page has been blocked according to the order of the honorable judicial authority.' Zara Ismaili gained over 50,000 followers on Instagram after singing in public places such as streets or the metro and sharing her works on social media. Zara posted videos of her street performances without the mandatory hijab on her Instagram account. Last week, it was reported that she was arrested on August 2 and transferred to Fashafouyeh prison. News of her arrest came after her performance of the famous song 'Back to Black' by the renowned British singer Amy Winehouse went viral on Instagram. Singing by women has been banned in Iran since the 1979 revolution, forcing many female singers to leave Iran or remain but be deprived of their activities.
Zara Ismaili's Instagram Account Blocked Following Her Arrest
Zara Ismaili, a female street singer, had her Instagram account blocked after her arrest by Iranian authorities. She was known for performing in public without a hijab and gained significant popularity online. This incident highlights the ongoing repression of women's rights and artistic expression in Iran.
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Zara Ismaili's Instagram account blocked after her arrest by Iranian judiciary for singing without hijab.
- Iranian judiciary arrest Zara Ismaili
- Iranian judiciary block Zara Ismaili's Instagram account
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Zara Ismaili's case underscores the risks faced by women artists in Iran.
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