HONG KONG – A young Saudi woman detained in a Thailand airport after fleeing her family in fear for her life will not be forcibly deported, Thailand immigration authorities said, citing concerns for her safety. “This is about Thailand and Saudi (Arabia) . The dramatic scenes and Alqunun’s pleas for help echoed those of other women who have tried to flee abusive or restrictive conditions for them in Saudi Arabia. She was forced to return to Saudi Arabia, and has not been publicly heard from since. Alqunun could also face possible criminal charges in Saudi Arabia for “parental disobedience” and for harming the reputation of Saudi Arabia by publicly appealing for help.

Source: National Post January 07, 2019 12:44 UTC