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The 2019 transitional constitution of Sudan guarantees freedom of religion and omits reference to sharia as a source of law, unlike the 2005 constitution of Sudan's deposed president Omar al-Bashir whose government had criminalized apostasy and blasphemy against Islam. Bashir's government had also targeted Shia Muslims and those engaging in proselytization to faiths other than Islam.[1] Christians had also faced restrictions in matters of religious freedom.[2]
Apostasy from Islam was decriminalized in July 2020, whereas previously those found guilty of apostasy could face the death penalty.[3] In September 2020, the interim government established the separation of religion and state.[4]
- ^ "Sudan 2019 International Religious Freedom Report" (PDF). US Department of State.
- ^ "Sudan Declares Christmas Public Holiday". Voice of America. 24 December 2019.
- ^ "Sudan scraps apostasy law and alcohol ban for non-Muslims". BBC News. 12 July 2020.
- ^ Alamin, Mohammed (4 September 2020). "Sudan Ends 30 Years of Islamic Law by Separating Religion, State". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
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