Meriam Yehya Ibrahim Ishag, the Sudanese woman facing a death sentence for marrying a Christian, has given birth, Amnesty International confirmed to reporters.
The woman was sentenced to death for 'apostasy' - marrying a Christian and converting to his religion. In response, the woman claimed she was raised a Christian through her maternal family.
In addition, Sudan's Islamic court refuse to recognize the legitimacy of her marriage; thus, it convicted her of adultery and sentenced her to 100 lashes before she is to be hanged.
Her husband, Daniel Wani, is an American citizen who was working in New Hampshire; he rushed back to Sudan in hope of rescuing his wife's life.
She is reportedly detained in prison for two years to nurse the child before she is to be flogged and hanged.
The court's sentence has prompted controversy and raised heavy concern from Western governments and human rights groups.
Her lawyers continue to appeal and petition for clemency.
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