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More Saudi Women Defy Driving Ban
[Ynet] Saudi women are opposing driving ban, taking wheel. 'More women are driving than ever; it's no longer as rejected,' activist saysSaudi women are increasingly getting behind the wheel in defiance of a driving ban ahead of a nationwide campaign planned by female activists for later this month, witnesses said. A video posted on social networks this week shows a fully veiled woman driving in Riyadh as male motorists and families gave her the "thumbs up" in support. Related stories: Saudi women call new day of defiance against driving ban Saudis reconsider driving ban on women Saudi religious police lift ban on women on bikes "Several women are now driving but not being filmed," said activist Khulud al-Fahd. "I saw a woman in (the eastern city of) Khobar driving. This is becoming more acceptable and is no longer rejected as it once was," she told AFP. Posted by: trailing wife 2013-10-11 |
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