Sudanese Woman Facing Death Sentence Gives Birth

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Meriam Yehya Ibrahim Ishag, the Sudanese woman facing a death sentence for marrying a Christian, has given birth, Amnesty International confirmed to ABC News, according to her lawyer.

The woman was sentenced to death for apostasy.

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She is reportedly slated to remain in jail for two years to nurse the child before the death sentence can be carried out.

Her lawyers continue to appeal and petition for clemency.

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