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WORLD • SAUDI ARABIA
Kenyan woman reportedly sentenced to 100 lashes in Saudi Arabia
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A Kenyan migrant worker in Saudi Arabia has reportedly been sentenced to 100 lashes after giving birth outside marriage, The Guardian reports. Rights groups condemned the reported punishment; the article does not establish whether it has been carried out.
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Why it matters
The reported case concerns a Kenyan migrant worker and Saudi Arabia's treatment of women under its legal system. The article identifies no direct U.S. impact.
What happens next
The article does not say whether the sentence will be carried out or whether an appeal or other official action is underway.
Whether the sentence is carried out
Whether the woman appeals or Saudi authorities take further action