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| EU calls on Sudan not to carry out executions, amputations |
| 2003-01-05 |
The European Union on Friday said it was concerned about Sudan's respect for human rights and asked its government not to carry out a series of executions and amputations set for Jan. 5. An EU statement issued by the Greek presidency asked Sudan to commute death and amputation sentences imposed on five people. It did not provide any further details on the five. "The EU urges the government of Sudan to commute these sentences by presidential pardon and avoid the executions by hanging or the cross-amputations," the EU said in a statement issued in Athens.
At least they haven't crucified anyone lately. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |