Sudan: Torture/Cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment/unfair trial

Index Number: AFR 54/037/2004
Date Published: 12 April 2004
Categories: Africa, Sudan

Four named men have been sentenced to "cross amputation" (amputation of the right hand and left foot) after they were convicted of armed robbery in a trial where they had no legal representation. All claim they were tortured in police custody. They have lodged an appeal.