Khartoum , May 15 (IANS) A
Sudanese woman was
sentenced to
death Thursday after she was convicted of
apostasy - the renunciation of one's faith - for marrying a Christian, a media report quoted officials as saying. Eight-months
Pregnant Meriam Yehya Ibrahim, who is in custody with her 20-month-old son, was convicted Sunday by a court in
Sudanese capital Khartoum , The Independent reported Thursday. The 26-year-old doctor was handed down the
death penalty after the four day grace period to recant her religion expired Thursday. Ibrahim can appeal her
death sentence as well as the 100 lashes.
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