Saudi teen Rahaf al-Qunun welcomed as 'brave new Canadian' in Toronto

Saudi teenager Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun has been welcomed by the Canadian foreign minister at Toronto's airport after she was granted asylum there.

Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland (R) has welcomed Saudi teen Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun. (AAP) Source: AAP

An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled alleged abuse by her family has arrived in Canada after she was granted asylum there.

Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun stood arm-in-arm with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland at Toronto's airport on Saturday local time, The Associated Press reported.

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