Mother sentenced to 100 lashes in Saudi Arabia for giving birth outside of marriage — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mother-sentenced-to-100-lashes-in-saudi-arabia-for-giving-birth-outside-of-marriageContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Kenyan domestic worker sentenced to 100 lashes in Saudi Arabia for giving birth outside marriagehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mother-sentenced-to-100-lashes-in-saudi-arabia-for-giving-birth-outside-of-marriagehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mother-sentenced-to-100-lashes-in-saudi-arabia-for-giving-birth-outside-of-marriage#u201462Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:50:46 +0000A Kenyan domestic worker has been sentenced to 100 lashes in Saudi Arabia after giving birth outside of marriage, prompting a formal protest from the Kenyan government. The woman, employed as a housekeeper, fell pregnant while working in the kingdom. Saudi authorities convicted her under morality laws that criminalize extramarital relations. Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the corporal punishment and is seeking consular access to appeal the sentence. The case has drawn international criticism from human rights groups who argue the punishment constitutes torture. The work