Saudi Arabia women hail decision allowing them to drive: great victory

Thursday, September 28th 2017 - 23:43 UTC

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Campaigners in Saudi Arabia have hailed King Salman's decree allowing women to drive for the first time. One female activist called it a “great victory”, while another said things would “never be the same again”, and the country's US ambassador has described the move as “the right decision at the right time”. Read full article

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DemonTree
Welcome to the 19th century Saudi Arabia!
Sep 29th, 2017 - 11:09 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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EscoSesDoidao
Still a disgrace that they have been repressed until the year 2017 before being allowed to drive a motor vehicle. Hopefully the Saudi establishment might now concider all the other restrictions they have women under aswell.
Oct 02nd, 2017 - 07:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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