Sudan repeals capital punishment for homosexuality

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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  Sudan repealed the death penalty for homosexuality and apostasy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 The death penalty has been repealed for certain crimes including apostasy – consisting in renunciation of a religion – and gay sex.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 has also been abolished for children and persons over the age of 70.
  
  (source: Bedayaa)
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