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A Kenyan woman working as a maid in Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to 100 lashes after giving birth out of wedlock. Human rights organizations condemned the punishment as violent and called for her repatriation instead of punishment. Under Saudi law, extramarital relations are criminalized, disproportionately affecting women. Esther Wanja Muthoni, who became pregnant from a brief relationship, expressed fear about enduring the punishment. The case highlights the plight of single mothers in Saudi Arabia and the challenges they face in seeking help. Despite reforms announced in 2020, certain punishments remain applicable under Islamic law. The Kenyan authorities have been criticized for not providing adequate support to affected women.