Saudi woman driver faces 10 lashes
A Saudi woman has been sentenced to 10 lashes for defying the kingdom’s ban on female drivers.
Shaima Ghassaniya was found guilty of driving without the government’s permission.
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Shaima Ghassaniya was found guilty of driving without the government’s permission.
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