T-6. Sudan – 23+ Executions Per Year
In terms of African nations, Sudan led the way in executions in 2014. Poor and facing internal conflict and religious divides, it is unsurprising that we should find Sudan placed where it is. In all likelihood, the official number of executions is much higher than the acknowledged 23. The death penalty can be handed down for the usual charges of murder, treason and terrorism related offenses. Weapons smuggling, armed robbery and prostitution can also carry the sentence. The preferred method of execution is by hanging or potentially by the same method with which the convicted committed the crime. Stoning is also used and involves burying the convicted up to their chest and binding their hands together.
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