Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun was released from the airport late on Monday and is now under the protection of the UNHCR and Thai authorities. Thai officials had initially said Qunun would be deported to Kuwait but changed their minds several hours later following the global outcry. After meeting with Thai immigration officials and UNHCR representatives on Monday evening, Qunun left the airport hotel with UNHCR staff. Qunun told CNN that she renounced Islam and fears she will be killed if she is sent back to Saudi Arabia because of this. The UNHCR said it was "very grateful" that the Thai authorities did not deport Qunun "against her will and are extending protection for her."

Source: CNN January 08, 2019 06:26 UTC