POLITICS● LOW2h ago · Oct 16, 2026, 3:52 PM
Popular Iranian Band Refuses To Play After Authorities Bar Female Member From Stage
RFE/RL · middle east
The popular Iranian music group Pallett is refusing to play concerts in Iran after authorities barred a female band member from performing on stage. Iranian authorities continue their harsh repression of women, enforcing rules that limit their freedom to sing and perform in public. This comes after other female singers in Iran have been sentenced to 74 lashes after performing without a head covering.
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