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      Saudi teen who fled family says freedom was worth risking her life | CBC.ca Loaded

      Saudi teen who fled family says freedom was worth risking her life

      6 years ago
      Duration 4:35

      Saudi teen who fled family says freedom was worth risking her life

      • 6 years ago
      • News
      • Duration 4:35

      A Saudi teen who arrived in Canada after fleeing her family says she needed to risk her life in order to live freely and be independent, and is very happy to be here. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, says she never thought there was even a one per cent chance that she would be able to come to Canada, or that people would be talking about her story around the world.

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