UK's Prime Minister Condemn Meriam Ibrahim's Death Sentence in Sudan

David Cameron has urged the Sudanese Government to lift the "barbaric" death sentence handed down to a Christian woman accused of abandoning Islam. 

A court ruled that Meriam Ibrahim (above) who was raised by her Christian mother and married a Christian, was muslim in line with her father--which she rejects. "I was brought up as a Christian. I have not committed apostacy," she said.

"I was appalled by the treatment of Ms. Ibrahim, who gave birth to her daughter in her cell on Wednesday," said the PM. He further exclaimed that her treatment has "no place in today's world," and that the UK will continue to press the Government of Sudan to act.

UK leaders Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband also condemned her death sentence.

Mr. David Cameron emphasized that "Religious freedom is an absolute, fundamental human right". "I urge the Government of Sudan to overturn the sentence, and immediately provide appropriate support, and medical care for her and her children," he said.