Saudi Arabian Women Drive Cars in Protest at Ban
Maha al-Qahtani posted her ticket on yfrogWomen in Saudi Arabia have been openly driving cars in defiance of an official ban on female drivers in the ultra-conservative kingdom. The direct action has been organized on social network sites, where women have been posting images and videos of themselves behind the wheel. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Maha al-Qahtani, one of the drivers. (Audio available after 5PM Eastern)
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