Saudi Arabia Sentences Mother to 100 Lashes for Birth Outside Marriage
A Saudi court has sentenced Esther Wanja Muthoni to 100 lashes after she gave birth to her son outside of marriage in Riyadh.
POLICY WIRE — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — A Saudi court has sentenced Esther Wanja Muthoni to receive 100 lashes following the birth of her child child outside of a legal marriage.
Muthoni was residing at a gas station in the capital city when she birthed her son, Abudy, last year. The legal proceedings follow the enforcement of local regulations regarding marriage and childbirth within the kingdom.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
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