Transcript for Saudi Arabia to let women drive

A big step forward for women's rights and Saudi Arabia the kingdom today announcing that women. Will be allowed to drive starting next summer for women's rights have very slowly gaining ground over the years. The country where females remain largely under control of male relatives by law. Some ultra conservative clerics had argued against allowing women to drive saying it would corrupt society and lead to send. US State Department calls a lift on the female driving ban a great step in the right direction.

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