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".