The Saudi teen who fled alleged abuse by her family arrived in Canada Saturday. Her efforts picked up enough public and diplomatic support to convince Thai officials to admit her temporarily under the protection of the U.N. SAUDI TEEN ASYLUM SEEKER IN THAI HOTEL HEADING TO CANADA, REPORT SAYSOn Friday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada would accept Alqunun as a refugee in a case that has highlighted the cause of women’s rights in Saudi Arabia. Several Saudi girls and women fleeing abuse by their families have been caught trying to seek asylum abroad in recent years and returned home. Canada’s decision to grant her asylum could further upset the country’s relations with Saudi Arabia.

Source: Fox News January 12, 2019 17:03 UTC