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RIYADH: Police in the Saudi capital said on Monday they had arrested a woman for taking off her veil in public and posting pictures of her daring action on Twitter.
Police spokesman Fawaz al-Maiman did not name the woman, but several websites identified her as Malak al-Shehri, who triggered a huge backlash on social media after posing without the hijab in a main Riyadh street last month.
Maiman said in a statement that the police in the ultra-conservative kingdom acted in line with their duty to monitor "violations of general morals".
He said the women posted a tweet of herself standing next to a popular Riyadh cafe but without wearing the Islamic headscarf that is required in Saudi society.
The woman, in her 20s, was taken to prison, he said, also accusing her of "speaking openly about prohibited relations with (non-related) men".
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-police-arrest-woman-for-posting-photo-without-veil-on-twitter/articleshow/55952015.cms?from=mdr
Dr. Strange
(25,921 posts)oberliner
(58,724 posts)In a country ostensible that is an ally of the US.
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)lindysalsagal
(20,680 posts)Wonder if Obama can negotiate for her extradition?
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)I heard it here on DU
oberliner
(58,724 posts)As is evidenced by this story.
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)Perhaps my point wasnt as clear as it should have been, there.
I support individual choice and freedom. I would think most progressives agree but sometimes I am surprised to find out that is not the case.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)Your point was clear - I am expressing agreement with it.
Oneironaut
(5,494 posts)I could explain why it's a dumb false equivalency, but I think it's kind of obvious.
rzemanfl
(29,557 posts)oberliner
(58,724 posts)I doubt they have given her much thought.
bdamomma
(63,849 posts)melania who hides in the tower.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)Not seen and not heard.