Executions worldwide hit 40-year high, Amnesty says
The human rights group Amnesty International confirmed that at least 2,707 people were put to death in 2025 but said the actual number was much higher. Despite these figures, there are indications of possible progress.
18 May 00:03 · DW
Executions worldwide hit 44-year high last year, led by surge in deaths in Iran
Amnesty warned that the real total is likely significantly higher, as it does not include the “thousands” of executions it believes were carried out in China.
18 May 10:41 · TheJournal.ie
'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
17 May 23:02 · Bbc
'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
17 May 23:02 · Bbc
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