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Reuters reports that Saudi Arabian state telecommunications regulator CITC will punish anyone using 3G phones for purposes deemed 'immoral.' Fights have been triggered at weddings and girls schools after camera phones were used to take and distribute pictures of unveiled women.

The warning came from the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC). "We expect (3G) providers to follow the same rules as Internet providers," said CITC Information Technology General Manager Ahmed Sindi. "The challenge is that this technology is commensurate with our moral values."

A ban was recently overturned on the import and sale of mobile camera phones.

Religious leaders said they are used to invade privacy, particularly of women.