Mona Magdi Salim
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Mona Magdi Salim | |
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| Citizenship | Sudan |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Known for | Arrest under Sudan's Public Order Law for "indecent clothing" |
Mona Magdy Salim is a Sudanese singer who in October 2018, under article 152 of the Sudanese Penal Code of 1999, was arrested for wearing "indecent clothes", lycra trousers.[1][2]
Incident
[edit]On 18 October 2018, Salim was arrested after performing at a cultural event in Khartoum while wearing trousers and a long-sleeved top. She was charged with dressing indecently and faced the possibility of flogging if convicted. Her trial was later postponed indefinitely.[3][4]
The case highlighted ongoing debates about women's rights, public morality laws, and the enforcement of Sudan's Public Order regulations under the government of Omar al-Bashir.[5]
See also
[edit]- Islam in Sudan – Most common religion in Sudan
References
[edit]- ^ Wearing trousers gets Sudanese singer in trouble Lucy Ilad 1 Nov 2018 The trial of popular Sudanese singer Mona Magdi Salim was postponed indefinitely last week after she was arrested on 18 October and charged with dressing indecently.]
- ^ The Times April 20, 2019, 12:01am, Singer Mona Magdi wears the trousers again now Sudan strongman is gone
- ^ "Letter from Africa: Sudan's fashion police shave off afros". 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- ^ "Wearing trousers gets Sudanese singer in trouble". Music In Africa. 2018-11-01. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- ^ The State of Artistic Freedom 2019 (PDF) (Report). Freemuse. 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
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