Saudi teen calls herself 'lucky' after reaching Canada

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

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

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

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.