Mehdi Yarrahi, a prominent Iranian musician, received a punishment of 74 lashes after being arrested during a crackdown on dissenting voices in Iran. His severe punishment is perceived as a way for the Iranian government to intimidate and humiliate individuals who support freedom and protest against the regime. Activists criticized the inhumane nature of such a punishment, which breaches international human rights standards. The punishment comes at a time when the Iranian artistic community contrasts starkly with government oppression, showcasing the duality of national pride and governmental repression in response to civil unrest following the 2022 protests.
The punishment of 74 lashes inflicted upon Iranian musician Mehdi Yarrahi is viewed as a brutal tactic to demean those who advocate for freedom in Iran.
Activists argue that any punishment like flogging directly contradicts the principles set forth in the United Nations' International Bill of Human Rights.
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