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| King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia |
“Thank God, the lashing of Shaima is cancelled. Thanks to our beloved King. I’m sure all Saudi women will be so happy, I know I am.” this is a tweet from princess Ameerah wife of billionaire investor Alwaleed Talal after the king of Saudi Arabia revoked a punishment of 10 lashes to Shaima (a Saudi Woman) just for driving. In Saudi Arabia women have long been denied basic rights like driving and voting.
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| Alwaleed Talal and wife Ameerah |
The king revoked the decision to lash Shaima after strong opposition from princess Ameerah's husband, Alwaleed. He opposed the decision by a court to lash a woman 10 times as punishment for driving-just two days after Saudi king Abdullah announced that women in his country will be allowed to vote and run for some political office.
“This was a barbaric and inhuman decision to lash a Saudi lady just for driving,” Alwaleed said. “The reform path moves on, regardless of some voices here and there,” he added.
I can’t believe one of the richest countries in the world is still punishing women for driving, I mean what is the offence! I am glad women in Saudi Arabia will be able to drive and vote very soon.
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