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- Authorities in Saudi Arabia detained several women’s rights activists who campaigned for women’s driving rights just weeks before the country is set to lift the ban on women driving.
- At least 10 women’s prominent rights activists have been arrested in the last week.
- Saudi Arabia is set to lift its driving restriction on June 24.
Authorities in Saudi Arabia arrested several women’s rights activists who campaigned for women’s driving rights just weeks before the country is set to lift its long-standing ban on female drivers.
At least 10 women’s prominent rights activists have been arrested since May 15, according to rights groups.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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