A Christian girl in Pakistan who was mistakenly accused of blasphemy has fled to Canada with her family, a Christian organisation has said.
Rimsha Masih, aged 14, was detained for several weeks in August 2012, accused of burning pages from the Koran.
According to the BBC, although charges against Rimsha were later dropped, she and her family were forced into hiding after death threats.
Rimsha, who is believed to have learning difficulties, was arrested in a Christian area of Islamabad, after a furious crowd demanded she be punished.
The 14-year-old has now settled in Canada with her family, and was learning English and enjoying school.
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