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Jolie's African Child Conceived in Rape, Mom Reveals  

Posted Nov 21, 07 2:56 AM CST in World,  Gossip,  Arts & Living    Most Popular

(newser) – The sickly Ethiopian baby adopted by actress Angelina Jolie was conceived after a knife-point rape, revealed the child's biological mother, Mentwabe Dawit, who said she's happy her daughter has found a good home. Her attacker "pulled a dagger, put one hand on my mouth so that I could not scream," raped her and disappeared, the 24-year-woman told Reuters.

Mentwabe gave birth at her family's home, but was unable to feed the baby, who became seriously ill.  "I was desperate and decided to run away, rather than see my child dying."  The infant was left with her mother, who put her up for adoption. Mentwabe said she has "never disputed" Jolie's adoption of the baby, renamed Zahara. "My daughter is a very fortunate human being to be adopted by a world-famous lady. I wish them both all the success they deserve," she said.

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Jolie's African Child Conceived in Rape, Mom Reveals
Angelina Jolie, right, a cast member in "Beowulf," poses with Brad Pitt at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 5, 2007. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)   (Associated Press)
Jolie's African Child Conceived in Rape, Mom Reveals
Actress and UNHCR Ambassador Angelina Jolie, left, with daughter Zahara, and Brad Pitt, second right, with son Maddox, walk near the Gateway of India, in background, in Mumbai, India, in this Nov. 12,...   (Associated Press)
Jolie's African Child Conceived in Rape, Mom Reveals
24-year-old Mentwabe Dawit, biological mother of Angelina Jolie's adopted daughter Zahara, says the child was conceived as a result of a rape. She says she has not disputed the adoption and does not want...   (Reuters)
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