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Sudan Repeals Capital Punishment for Homosexuality
Article by Louis Linel published on July 31st, 2020
Sudan repealed the death penalty for homosexuality and apostasy
On 9 July 2020, the Sudan's Sovereign Council approved legislative amendments substantially reforming the Sudanese justice system. The death penalty was repealed for certain crimes including apostasy – consisting in renunciation of a religion – and gay sex. However, the latter remains a criminal offense punishable with prison sentences.
Capital punishment was also abolished for children and persons over 70 years of age.