Judge in Sudan Confirms Death Sentence, Whipping, for Pregnant Christian Woman

A judge in Sudan on May 15 confirmed the death sentence for “apostasy” (leaving Islam) for a pregnant Christian woman after she refused to recant, sources said. After her conviction April 30, Judge Abaas Al Khalifa had given Meriam Yahia Ibrahim 15 days to recant or be executed, with the ultimatum repeated at her hearing May 11. He also confirmed…