Sudanese Singer Arrested for 'Indecent Dress'

22 October 2018

Khartoum — The Public Order Court in Khartoum yesterday postponed indefinitely the trial of popular Sudanese singer Mona Magdi after she was arrested on charges of wearing indecent dress on Saturday.

Magdi was detained by Khartoum police on the grounds of an old photo that was posted on social media sites showing her wearing trousers at a private party.

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