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10-27-2013, 05:56 PM
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A group of women who deliberately ignored Saudi Arabia’s ban on female drivers have reportedly been arrested and fined for driving their cars.
More than 60 women claim to have taken to the road on Saturday as part of a day of protest against the ban.
The capital’s deputy police spokesman, Colonel Fawaz Al Miman, said six women were stopped in Riyadh and each was fined 300 riyals (around £50).
According to Channel 4 News, the women – along with a male guardian – were made to ‘sign a pledge to respect the kingdom’s laws’.
It has also been claimed as many as 12 women were arrested across the country for taking part in the demonstration.
Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women are not allowed to drive but campaigners claim the ban is not enshrined in Saudi law but is instead an informal ruling.
Religious leaders in the country have condemned the day of action but the protest has received widespread praise and coverage among western nations.
A group of women who deliberately ignored Saudi Arabia’s ban on female drivers have reportedly been arrested and fined for driving their cars.
More than 60 women claim to have taken to the road on Saturday as part of a day of protest against the ban.
The capital’s deputy police spokesman, Colonel Fawaz Al Miman, said six women were stopped in Riyadh and each was fined 300 riyals (around £50).
According to Channel 4 News, the women – along with a male guardian – were made to ‘sign a pledge to respect the kingdom’s laws’.
It has also been claimed as many as 12 women were arrested across the country for taking part in the demonstration.
Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women are not allowed to drive but campaigners claim the ban is not enshrined in Saudi law but is instead an informal ruling.
Religious leaders in the country have condemned the day of action but the protest has received widespread praise and coverage among western nations.