In Saudi Arabia, a woman has been arrested on charges of inciting defiance of a nationwide ban on female driving. Manal al-Sharif, a 32-year-old computer security consultant, was detained after posting footage of herself driving a vehicle on the video-sharing website YouTube. An online campaign has begun urging support for al-Sharif’s case. Saudi women’s groups have scheduled a protest for next month, during which they plan to drive in defiance of the ban.
Saudi Woman Arrested for Defying Driving Ban
HeadlineMay 24, 2011