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Iran Women Motorcycle Riders Arrested
In Iran, two women were arrested for riding a motorcycle. They were accused of committing an “ugly act” that breaks with the religious norms of the conservative Islam led nation. Women in Iran are barred from obtaining license to ride motorcycles; however, they do not ban all women. Off-road motorcycle racer Behnaz Shafiei was among a group of women granted official permission to practice on off-road circuits in 2015. Shafiei has said she hopes to be allowed to compete in motocross competitions.