Manal al-Sharif defies the Saudi Arabian driving ban for women

Published: June 1, 2011 GMT

Saudi Arabia's police have ordered the release of Manal Al-Sharif, the 32-year-old woman arrested for driving in Alkhobar, a report said. She was arrested after a day after she posted footage on YouTube showing her behind the wheel.
Manal al-Sharif defies the Saudi Arabian driving ban for women
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