Saudi teen calls herself 'lucky' after reaching Canada

Jan 15, 2019, at 11:54 pm

Ottawa, Jan 15 (IBNS): Saudi teen Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, who fled her family in the face of alleged death-threats from her near ones, called herself "lucky" after reaching Canada, media reports said.

Saudi teen Rahaf arrives in Canada where she has been granted asylum

Jan 13, 2019, at 05:44 pm

Toronto: A Saudi teenager, who has been escaping from her family, has arrived in Canada after the nation granted her asylum.  

Pleased to offer asylum to Saudi teen: Canada PM Trudeau

Jan 12, 2019, at 10:46 am

Ottawa, Jan 12 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he is pleased to offer asylum to Saudi teen Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, who fled her family in the face of alleged death-threats from her near ones, media reports said.

Canada grants asylum for Saudi teen who fled family: UNHCR

Jan 12, 2019, at 08:43 am

New York, Jan 12 (IBNS): Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun’s desperate and ultimately successful bid for asylum in the face of alleged death-threats from her own family, provides a “glimpse into the precarious situation of millions of refugees worldwide” said the UN High Commissioner for Refugees on Friday.