mosque, or mystic. Irreligion The true number of atheists or agnostics in Sudan is unknown, due to fear and prejudice suffered by non-Muslims. Prior to July 2020, when Sudan's law against apostasy was repealed, atheists faced the death penalty if they were born to a Muslim father, or had accepted Islam at some point and then renounced it. Hinduism According to ARDA, Sudan had 862 Hindus in the year 2010. Religious freedom Although the 2005 Interim National Constitution (INC) provides for freedom of religion throughout the entire country of Sudan, the INC enshrined Shari'a as a source of legislation in the north and the official laws and policies of the government favor Islam in the Sudan of today. Notes References