Saudi teen seeking asylum will go to Canada, says Thailand police chief

A Saudi teenager who holed up in Thailand after fleeing alleged abuse by her family will leave Bangkok for Canada, according to Thailand's immigration police chief.

Saudi teen seeking asylum will go to Canada, says Thailand police chief
Fri, 11 Jan, 2019 - 16:07

A Saudi teenager who holed up in Thailand after fleeing alleged abuse by her family will leave Bangkok for Canada, according to Thailand's immigration police chief.

Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun, 18, is leaving on a flight late on Friday evening, said Police Chief Surachate Hakparn.

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