Global Executions Surge in 2023, Led by Iran
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Amnesty International reports a significant rise in global executions in 2023, with Iran responsible for 74% of the 1,153 recorded executions, primarily for drug-related offenses. This marks the highest number of executions in eight years, despite fewer countries using the death penalty. The report excludes data from China, North Korea, and Vietnam due to state secrecy.
- Iran fuels 2023 global executions rise - Amnesty International BBC.com
- Executions worldwide jumped last year to the highest number since 2015, Amnesty report says The Associated Press
- Iran: 'Western pressure can hinder executions' DW (English)
- Death Penalty On The Rise Worldwide Barron's
- US ranks in top 5 countries with most executions The Independent
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