Iranian officials have encouraged people to cycle as part of a nationwide anti-pollution environmental campaign.
The initiative has seen thousands of citizens cycle at least once a week.
But, Islamic faith leaders in the town of Marivan have cracked down on the trend and pressured the authorities to ban women from public cycling.
Since the end of July, police have arrested several women caught on bicycles.
But, hundreds of people in the town have rebelled against the ban. Full story...
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The initiative has seen thousands of citizens cycle at least once a week.
But, Islamic faith leaders in the town of Marivan have cracked down on the trend and pressured the authorities to ban women from public cycling.
Since the end of July, police have arrested several women caught on bicycles.
But, hundreds of people in the town have rebelled against the ban. Full story...
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