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19 Jul 2026, 13:54

A female underground singer known as "Anita Papist," who is active in Iran, announced on Saturday that she has been sentenced to 74 lashes by a court.

Anita, who shares videos of her singing on social media, has been punished according to the ruling for "offending public morality."

The singer also published an image of the receipt for the confiscation of her passport at the airport and reported that her mobile line has been blocked.

A month ago, the criminal court of Qom province sentenced Parastoo Ahmadi, a singer, and eight other individuals involved in the "Caravanserai Concert" to 74 lashes, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year prohibition from artistic activities separately.
This news quickly topped the headlines and drew a reaction from Amnesty International, but the news of lash sentences for two other female singers and similar reports are currently overshadowed by news of the war and relentless attacks in the southern part of the country.
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