Freedom of religion or belief

This report summarises current issues relating to freedom of religion or belief in Sudan. It draws attention to; problems experienced by religious minorities, state violence, blasphemy and apostasy and the chronic human rights violations occurring across the country.
Sudan: Freedom of religion or belief
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Freedom of religion or belief

Executive Summary

The Republic of Sudan has existed in its present form since July 2011, following the independence of South Sudan. Since then, the situation for religious minorities in Sudan has become critical. Over 97% of those living in Sudan are Muslim. Not only are Christians in Sudan obstructed from practising their faith, they are often actively persecuted for doing so. Both blasphemy and apostasy (leaving a religion: in this case, Islam) are illegal, with the latter carrying the ultimate penalty. Christians are prohibited from holding open air meetings, and violence against those identifying themselves as Christian is common.

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29th May 2014
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Sub-Saharan Africa, Sudan

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