Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun: Justin Trudeau announces Canada will grant asylum to Saudi teen
5 years, 11 months ago

Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun: Justin Trudeau announces Canada will grant asylum to Saudi teen

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Justin Trudeau has confirmed that Canada will grant asylum to a Saudi Arabian teenager fleeing alleged family abuse. Thailand’s immigration police chief earlier said that Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun had left Bangkok on a flight to South Korea, with a final destination of Toronto. It’s her personal decision,” Thailand police chief Surachate Hakparn said, adding that Ms al-Qunun thanked everyone who had helped her. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events Canada’s decision to offer Ms al-Qunun asylum could further damage the country’s links with Saudi Arabia.

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After alleged abuse, Saudi teen refugee in Canada wants to fight for women
5 years, 11 months ago

After alleged abuse, Saudi teen refugee in Canada wants to fight for women

Hindustan Times  

A Saudi teen who caused an international sensation by defying her family and seeking asylum abroad on Tuesday vowed to fight for women’s freedoms in her first public address since she was taken in by Canada. Standing in front of a large Canadian flag at the Toronto offices of refugee resettling agency Costi, Qunun denounced Saudi Arabia’s strict male guardianship …

Rahaf Alqunun: Saudi teen granted asylum welcomed by Canadian foreign minister at Toronto airport
5 years, 11 months ago

Rahaf Alqunun: Saudi teen granted asylum welcomed by Canadian foreign minister at Toronto airport

The Independent  

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Saudi teen who fled family welcomed as ‘brave Canadian’ in Toronto
5 years, 11 months ago

Saudi teen who fled family welcomed as ‘brave Canadian’ in Toronto

Hindustan Times  

An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her familythis week saying she feared for her life arrived in Toronto’s international airport on Saturday after being granted asylum in Canada, where foreign minister Chrystia Freeland welcomed her as a brave new Canadian. Qunun arrived at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Saturday morning, wearing a hoodie emblazoned with the word Canada in red, …

The Latest: Canada says UN found Saudi woman faced danger
5 years, 11 months ago

The Latest: Canada says UN found Saudi woman faced danger

Associated Press  

TORONTO — The Latest on Saudi asylum seeker who fled alleged abuse by her family : 11:10 a.m. Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland says the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees found that a Saudi woman fleeing alleged family abuse was in a dangerous situation and that Canada was glad to be able to act quickly and offer her refuge. …

Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun: Saudi teenager lands in Canada after country grants asylum
5 years, 11 months ago

Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun: Saudi teenager lands in Canada after country grants asylum

The Independent  

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The Latest: Canada grants asylum to Saudi woman
5 years, 11 months ago

The Latest: Canada grants asylum to Saudi woman

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The Latest on Saudi asylum seeker who fled alleged abuse by her family : 1:10 a.m. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will grant asylum to a Saudi woman fleeing alleged family abuse. Earlier Friday, Thailand’s immigration police chief said 18-year-old Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun had left on a flight headed for Canada. ___ 10:15 p.m. Thailand’s immigration …

Rahaf al-Qunun: Saudi teen who fled to Thailand deletes Twitter account 'after receiving death threats'
5 years, 11 months ago

Rahaf al-Qunun: Saudi teen who fled to Thailand deletes Twitter account 'after receiving death threats'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Saudi teenager granted United …

Saudi teen Rahaf Alqunun reacts to Australian resettlement option with smile, dancing emojis
6 years ago

Saudi teen Rahaf Alqunun reacts to Australian resettlement option with smile, dancing emojis

ABC  

Saudi teenager Rahaf Alqunun's first reaction to the news Australia might resettle her was disbelief, then emojis. Key points: The UN refugee agency has referred Ms Alqunun's case to Australia for consideration She flew into Thailand on the weekend with a ticket on to Australia, where she hoped to seek asylum She fears her family would kill her for renouncing …

Rahaf Alqunun case could increase risks to women in repressive countries, human rights activists fear
6 years ago

Rahaf Alqunun case could increase risks to women in repressive countries, human rights activists fear

ABC  

Lawyers and activists are warning the high-profile case of Saudi Arabian teenager Rahaf Alqunun could increase the risks faced by women in repressive countries, even as it inspires more to make attempts to escape. Key points: Some fear Ms Alqunun's case may lead to tighter surveillance of young women Activists say the case has put more pressure on repressive governments …

Australian minister hints that Saudi 18-year-old is likely to get asylum; United Nations says teen is a refugee
6 years ago

Australian minister hints that Saudi 18-year-old is likely to get asylum; United Nations says teen is a refugee

Firstpost  

The decision marks a significant victory for the 18-year-old, who is currently in Bangkok where she says Thai authorities attempted to block her from travelling to Australia to claim asylum Sydney: The United Nations has found that a teenage woman who fled Saudi Arabia is a legitimate refugee and has asked Australia to take her in, officials in Canberra said …

Saudi teen is refugee, UN confirms, asks Australia to resettle
6 years ago

Saudi teen is refugee, UN confirms, asks Australia to resettle

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: The United Nations has found that a teenage woman who fled Saudi Arabia is a legitimate refugee and has asked Australia to take her in, officials in Canberra said Wednesday. “The UNHCR has referred Rahaf Mohammed Al-Qunun to Australia for consideration for refugee resettlement,” the Department of Home Affairs confirmed in a statement. “If she is found to be …

18-year-old Saudi woman, 'held' at Bangkok airport, sends out desperate tweets seeking asylum, protesting deportation
6 years ago

18-year-old Saudi woman, 'held' at Bangkok airport, sends out desperate tweets seeking asylum, protesting deportation

Firstpost  

Phil Robertson of Human Rights Watch said that Saudi woman Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun should be allowed by Thailand to see the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and apply for asylum. A senior Thai immigration official said on Sunday that Qunun was denied entry because she lacked “further documents such as return ticket or money” and Thailand had contacted the …

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