Pregnant Christian woman sentenced to death for apostasy in Sudan . Meriam Ibrahim 's sentence now must get higher court endorsement . Sharia law in Sudan delays executing pregnant women until two years after they give birth . Comment:
Pregnant Christian woman sentenced to death for apostasy in Sudan . Meriam Ibrahim 's sentence now must get higher court endorsement . Sharia law in Sudan delays executing pregnant women until two years after they give birth . Rights groups , Western governments protest the case .