Saudi Woman Granted Refugee Status, Could Get Asylum In Australia
Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun fled her family during an overseas trip and tried to fly to Australia, but was stopped in Thailand. The U.N. refugee committee has declared her a refugee. "I'm happy," she says.
Updated at 10 a.m. ET
The young Saudi woman who captivated the world with her harrowing tweets claiming abuse has been granted refugee status by the United Nations.
"The UNHCR has referred Ms Rahaf Mohammed Al-Qunun to Australia for consideration for refugee resettlement," the Australia Department of Home Affairs
