Parastoo Ahmadi
پرستو احمدی
Musician
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View Timeline →Commentary: Peace for whom? Iran after the agreement.
This commentary questions the nature of the peace agreement with Iran, highlighting that it does not address political prisoners, accelerated executions, or human rights standards.…
Letter to Melania: Beyond the oil and nukes, you can fight for Iranian women
This article, addressed to Melania Trump, draws attention to severe human rights abuses against Iranian women, exemplified by the recent sentencing of singer Parastoo Ahmadi…
Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab, as reported by family sources and state media. This incident…
Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab, along with a two-year ban on leaving the country or…
Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing an online concert without a hijab, alongside her production team. This incident highlights…
Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to 74 Lashings for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and her production team have been sentenced to 74 lashings for performing an online concert without wearing a hijab. This punishment…
Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without wearing a hijab, highlighting the ongoing repression of artistic expression in Iran.…
Wave of executions, prison sentences, arrests reported across Iran amid security crackdown
Iran has recently seen a surge in executions, prison sentences, and arrests across various provinces, targeting individuals for drug-related offenses, murder, and national security charges.…
Parastoo Ahmadi and Eight Members of Caravanserai Concert Sentenced to 74 Lashes
Parastoo Ahmadi and eight collaborators from the Caravanserai Concert have received severe punishments, including lashes and bans on travel and artistic work. This case highlights…
Hiva Seyfizadeh, Singer, Arrested During Performance in Tehran
Hiva Seyfizadeh, a singer in Iran, was arrested during her concert in Tehran, reportedly due to rumors about her performing for a male audience. This…
Judiciary Claims: Taraneh Alidoosti is Not 'Banned from Flying', Can File a Complaint
Iran's judiciary spokesperson denied that actress Taraneh Alidoosti is banned from flying, asserting that such a punishment does not exist, while her lawyer claims no…
Parastoo Ahmadi's Concert; Deir Gachin Caravanserai in Qom Closed and Two Local Managers Dismissed
The Qom caravanserai where Parastoo Ahmadi's concert took place has been closed, and local officials have been dismissed following the performance, which violated Islamic regulations.…
Iran Human Rights Campaign: Five Months of Uncertainty Regarding Zara Esmaeili's Status
Zara Esmaeili, a 29-year-old Iranian singer, has been detained for five months without any information about her status after performing without a mandatory hijab. Her…
Kaveh Yaghmaei: Iranian Artists Must Choose Between the People or the Government
Kaveh Yaghmaei, a prominent Iranian artist, discusses his new songs that reflect social and political themes in Iran and the Middle East, emphasizing the need…
Iran's House of Music Protests Concert Cancellations and Arrests of Artists
The House of Music in Iran has protested against the arrests of artists and the cancellation of concerts, particularly highlighting the case of Parastoo Ahmadi…
Arrest and Release of Parastoo Ahmadi at 3 AM Following 'Briefing Session' at Security Police
Parastoo Ahmadi, a 27-year-old Iranian singer, was arrested and later released after a 'briefing session' at the security police in Mazandaran. Her lawyer reported that…
Mehrad Aminian: Artists Must Support Parastoo Ahmadi and Her Companions
Parastoo Ahmadi, a young Iranian singer, was arrested and later released after a concert that challenged the Islamic Republic's restrictions on women's performances. Musician Mehrad…
Parastoo Ahmadi's Lawyer Reports Her Release and That of Concert Musicians
Parastoo Ahmadi and two musicians from her concert were released after being detained for performing without mandatory hijab. Ahmadi's YouTube video of the concert gained…
Arrest and Release of Parastoo Ahmadi After 'Briefing Session' at Security Police
Parastoo Ahmadi, a 27-year-old Iranian singer, was arrested by security forces in Mazandaran and later released after a 'briefing session.' Her arrest follows a controversial…
Praise for Parastoo Ahmadi's 'Courage' by Users; Legal Case Formed
Parastoo Ahmadi, a young Iranian singer, has been praised for her courageous performance without a mandatory hijab at a caravanserai, which led to the judiciary…