Saudi Teen Fleeing Family Granted Asylum In Canada

Saudi Teen Fleeing Family Granted Asylum In Canada

The decision to give haven to the 18-year-old Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun capped a nearly week-long drama that highlighted the power of social media to call attention to her case

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Saudi Teen Fleeing Family Granted Asylum In Canada

Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun's appeal underscored the severe restrictions that women in Saudi Arabia face