Woman in Saudi Arabia sentenced to 100 lashes for giving birth outside marriage
Rights groups condemn reported punishment of Kenyan migrant worker as an ‘act of violence’
A Kenyan mother in Saudi Arabia has reportedly been sentenced to 100 lashes after giving birth outside marriage.
Under the Saudi sharia law system, sex outside marriage is a criminal offence. But it is women who are disproportionately targeted, say rights groups, which have condemned the punishment as an “act of violence”.
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RASIPOGULA GOPAL
Sr. Reporter
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