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A Sudanese man facing the death penalty in connection to the killing of an American diplomat in 2008 has been released, his brother told Reuters on
Monday.
Sudan releases man found guilty of killing U.S. diplomat – family
KHARTOUM, Jan 30 (Reuters) – A Sudanese man facing the
death penalty in connection to the killing of an American
diplomat in 2008 has been released, his brother told Reuters on
Monday.
Abdelraouf Abuzeid, who was found guilty in the killing of
U.S. diplomat John Granville, was released by the country’s high
court two years after a financial settlement was reached between
the Sudanese government and Granville’s family, his brother
said.
The U.S. State Department said it was aware of reports of
Abuzeid’s release.
“Our embassy is engaging government officials to obtain
more information. We call for full accountability for the
murders of John Granville and his Sudanese colleague Abdelrahman
Abbas Rahama,” a State Department spokesperson said.
