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It's getting hot in here: Middle Easterners getting naked for a cause

Published February 20th, 2013 - 02:28 GMT

In a region traditionally thought of as conservative when it comes to revealing glimpses of the female form, women are increasingly getting their kit off. Today we take a look at the ladies who have bared it all for fun, self-promotion and protest.

Nadia Bo Siteh flashed her assets to promote her new film, much to the chagrin of many Tunisians; while in Egypt Alia Al-Mahdi’s nude stand against sexual violence provoked both applause and anger.

Lebanese lovely Reema Fakeh was lucky not to be stripped of her U.S. beauty pageant crown after photos emerged of the naughty nancy showing off her pole dancing skills. While Iranian activist Mariam Namazie refused to let her conservative country stand in the way of her naked ambitions.

Perhaps most bizarrely of all, Lebanese anchorwoman Ahood shocked viewers when she trailed a businessman to a nudist beach in France for an interview, which was conducted completely naked. Now that’s dedication to the story!

Get ready for the naked truth as we hit you with the shocking, scandalous and saucy stories of our favorite famous stripped off ladies.

Have your say! Are you shocked by these Arab merchants of scandal and vice? Are you disgraced or disappointed by Muslims unveiling a little too much? Or do you think the shame should be reserved for a society so easily scandalized?

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Nadia Bo Siteh posing

Actress Nadia Bo Siteh took promoting movies to a new level with a risque cover shoot. The saucy snap didn’t sit well with fellow Tunisians who accused the starlet of making the country’s women look like nothing more than ‘cheap products’. But Nadia was unapologetic, saying her flash of flesh was a form of freedom of expression.

Egyptian naked blogger strips for Sharia law

Alia Al-Mahdi’s unusual approach to tackling sexual violence and harassment against women in Egypt caused quite a stir when the activist posted naked pictures of herself on her blog. Recently, the racy rebel was at it again, stripping off in Sweden to protest Egypt’s controversial constitution.

Reema Fakeh US pageant strip

Reema Fakeh might have looked like a picture of sophistication when she was crowned Queen at the US’ national beauty pageant in 2010. But a few days after the event, leaked pole-dancing pictures showed the Lebanese beauty looking less demure. The snaps caused quite a splash and Reema was left lucky not to be stripped of her crown.

Mariam Namazie nude calendar

Iranian activist Mariam Namazie was banned from visiting her country after posing for a nude calendar with some Femen activists. Undeterred from her naked ambitions, Mariam hit back at the ban with more nudity by baring all in a promotional video for the calendar.

Ibtissam Lachgar flashing

Ibtissam Lachgar’s persistent promotion of same-sex relationships as part of the ‘Mali Movement’ has long since been a source of annoyance for many more-conservative Moroccans. The activist did little to quieten her critics when she flashed more than a bit of flesh in France to push for ‘marriage for all’!

Latifa Ahrar strip-tease

Theater fans got more than they bargained for when they went to see Latifa Ahrar star in ‘Kufor Na’om Awto-Sirat’. Things went X-rated when the Moroccan actress performed a seductive strip-tease that many deemed unnecessary. But, ignoring the haters, Latifa said she did it in the name of art!

Ahood Nude beach

Lebanese TV star Ahood shocked viewers when she followed a business big wig from Lebanon all the way to France for an interview. Willing to get to the naked truth, Ahood agreed to ask her questions on a nudist beach and, not wanting to offend the 'locals', stripped off for the occasion. After the ‘business meeting’, Ahood disappeared.

Tomy Omran magazine cover naked

Saudi singer Tomy Omran shocked his conservative countrymen when he appeared almost-naked on the cover of an Italian magazine. As if that wasn’t a big enough blow to Saudi sensibilities, the ballsy star shot a music video promoting same-sex relationships. After coming under fire for his antics, Tomy has threatened to drop his nationality.

Nadia Bo Siteh posing
Egyptian naked blogger strips for Sharia law
Reema Fakeh US pageant strip
Mariam Namazie nude calendar
Ibtissam Lachgar flashing
Latifa Ahrar strip-tease
Ahood Nude beach
Tomy Omran magazine cover naked
Nadia Bo Siteh posing
Actress Nadia Bo Siteh took promoting movies to a new level with a risque cover shoot. The saucy snap didn’t sit well with fellow Tunisians who accused the starlet of making the country’s women look like nothing more than ‘cheap products’. But Nadia was unapologetic, saying her flash of flesh was a form of freedom of expression.
Egyptian naked blogger strips for Sharia law
Alia Al-Mahdi’s unusual approach to tackling sexual violence and harassment against women in Egypt caused quite a stir when the activist posted naked pictures of herself on her blog. Recently, the racy rebel was at it again, stripping off in Sweden to protest Egypt’s controversial constitution.
Reema Fakeh US pageant strip
Reema Fakeh might have looked like a picture of sophistication when she was crowned Queen at the US’ national beauty pageant in 2010. But a few days after the event, leaked pole-dancing pictures showed the Lebanese beauty looking less demure. The snaps caused quite a splash and Reema was left lucky not to be stripped of her crown.
Mariam Namazie nude calendar
Iranian activist Mariam Namazie was banned from visiting her country after posing for a nude calendar with some Femen activists. Undeterred from her naked ambitions, Mariam hit back at the ban with more nudity by baring all in a promotional video for the calendar.
Ibtissam Lachgar flashing
Ibtissam Lachgar’s persistent promotion of same-sex relationships as part of the ‘Mali Movement’ has long since been a source of annoyance for many more-conservative Moroccans. The activist did little to quieten her critics when she flashed more than a bit of flesh in France to push for ‘marriage for all’!
Latifa Ahrar strip-tease
Theater fans got more than they bargained for when they went to see Latifa Ahrar star in ‘Kufor Na’om Awto-Sirat’. Things went X-rated when the Moroccan actress performed a seductive strip-tease that many deemed unnecessary. But, ignoring the haters, Latifa said she did it in the name of art!
Ahood Nude beach
Lebanese TV star Ahood shocked viewers when she followed a business big wig from Lebanon all the way to France for an interview. Willing to get to the naked truth, Ahood agreed to ask her questions on a nudist beach and, not wanting to offend the 'locals', stripped off for the occasion. After the ‘business meeting’, Ahood disappeared.
Tomy Omran magazine cover naked
Saudi singer Tomy Omran shocked his conservative countrymen when he appeared almost-naked on the cover of an Italian magazine. As if that wasn’t a big enough blow to Saudi sensibilities, the ballsy star shot a music video promoting same-sex relationships. After coming under fire for his antics, Tomy has threatened to drop his nationality.
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