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October 28, 2013

Saudi Women Defy Driving Ban 
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Women's rights activists in Saudi Arabia took to the road over the
weekend in defiance of the nation’s ban on female drivers. It was the
latest action in a multi-year campaign in which Saudi women openly flout
the ban and upload video of themselves behind the wheel. Organizers say
some participants were intimidated into staying home after warnings from
the Saudi Interior Ministry.

 

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