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20200713

So exhausted…the number tested positive per day is reported under 200 in Tokyo. It’s for the first time in 5 days.

Sudan scraps apostasy law and alcohol ban for non-Muslims

Apostasy 背信 離脱

After more than 30 years of Islamist rule, Sudan has outlined wide-reaching reforms including allowing non-Muslims to drink alcohol, and scrapping the apostasy law and public flogging.

Flogging むち打ち

A raft of new laws were passed last week but this is the first public explanation of their contents.

A raft of たくさんの

The reforms come after long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was ousted last year following massive street protests.

Oust 追放

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53379733