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Executions Rise Globally

Updated 2026-05-17 12:15 UTC 1 source Neutral

The number of state-sanctioned executions worldwide reached a 44-year high in 2025, according to Amnesty International. The report highlights the significant increase in capital punishment globally.

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Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad

The number of people killed in state-sanctioned executions worldwide rose to a 44-year high in 2025, according to a new report from Amnesty International.

2026-05-17 12:01 UTC