Saudi women drivers arrested

At least five women have been taken into custody in Saudi Arabia accused of defying the men-only driving rule in the ultra-conservative Arab kingdom.

Saudi women drivers arrested

At least five women have been taken into custody in Saudi Arabia accused of defying the men-only driving rule in the ultra-conservative Arab kingdom.

The detentions mark the first major backlash by Saudi authorities since a campaign was launched nearly two weeks ago to challenge the driving restrictions.

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