And this is what she would have endured:
Saudi King Revokes Lashing Sentence for Female Driver
Saudi King Abdullah has revoked the sentence of 10 lashes imposed on a woman for driving in the conservative kingdom, a government official said.
The official didn't elaborate on Abdullah's decision, and spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief the media.
Saudi Princess Ameerah Al-Taweel, wife of billionaire Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Amira, also announced the development Wednesday on her Twitter account.
"Thank God, the lashing of Sheima is cancelled," the posting read. "Thanks to our beloved King. I'm sure all Saudi women will be so happy, I know I am."
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/09/28/saudi-king-reportedly-revokes-lashing-sentence-for-female-driver/#ixzz1ZImMLrgo
No comments:
Post a Comment