World Alert: Saudi woman detained in Bangkok airport won’t be immediately deported, Thai officials say, citing safety concerns

Saudi national Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun, 18, was set to be sent back to her family in Kuwait but has cited fear for her life and demanded refugee protection. She barricaded herself in her room at a transit hotel in the Bangkok airport. Thai immigration officials now say they will not forcibly deport her if it "would result in her death," and will coordinate with the U.N.'s refugee agency.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Jan 7, 4:27 AM     Saudi woman detained in Bangkok airport won't be immediately deported, Thai officials say, citing safety concerns Saudi national Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun, 18, was set to be sent back to her family in Kuwait but has cited fear for her life and demanded refugee protection. She barricaded herself in her room at a transit hotel in the Bangkok airport. Thai immigration officials now say they will not forcibly deport her if it "would result in her death," and will coordinate with the U.N.'s refugee agency. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071