WORLD IN BRIEF : SUDAN : 28 Executions Told After Failed Coup
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sudan reportedly executed 28 officers convicted of attempting to overthrow the African country’s military leader. Egypt’s official Middle East News Agency said three major generals, a brigadier general and four colonels were among those executed by firing squad. The country’s leader, Brig. Omar Hassan Ahmed Bashir, personally approved the sentences.
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