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Move to ban Emirates stems from the airline’s refusal to let Tunisian women board its flights

Tunisia bans UAE airlines from landing in its territory. [Photo: Courtesy]

Tunisia has banned the Emirates airline from landing in the capital Tunis, after a number of Tunisian women were prevented from boarding its flights.

The move comes amid widespread anger in Tunisia, with rights groups condemning it as being racist and discriminatory.

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