The Republic of Sudan is in northeastern Africa; the capital city is Khartoum. Official languages of Sudan are Arabic and English, and Islam is the major practiced in the country.

Sudan has a long history, beginning with being part of the Egyptian New Kingdom.  After the fall of that rule, the Nubians controlled the territory.  The Funj Sultanate took control during the 16^th and 17^th centuries, and the Muhammad Ali dynasty took control from 1820 to 1874. A revolt between the Muhammad dynasty and Egypt resulted in the  Caliphate of Omdurman, which was eventually destroyed by the British in 1898. The country gained its independence on January 1, 1956. The country has been marred by religious persecution, terrorism, and allegations of human rights issues since. Sanctions were imposed by the United Nations in 1995 against Sudan for these violations.

In Sudan, the President serves as head of the state and government, and commander in chief. A bicameral parliament and the government maintain control of legislative powers.

The legal system in Sudan stems from Islamic Sharia Law.  The highest court in Sudan is the National Supreme Court. It consists of 70 justices organized into three panels. The Constitutional court consists of nine judges and a court president; this court maintains judicial control under the separation of pwers. The judges for these courts are appointed by Sudan’s President upon recommendation by the National Assembly. Supreme Court justices don’t have a specific tenure, while Constitutional court judges serve a term of seven years. The subordinate courts include the court of appeals, public and national courts, and rural courts.

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