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Amnesty Reports Record Global Executions, Iran Accounts for Majority
Amnesty International has released a report indicating a record 2,707 executions worldwide in 2025, marking the highest number in 44 years. The report highlights Iran as responsible for the vast majority of these executions.
18 May, 13:22 — 18 May, 18:26
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rfi-englishMostly Factual22d ago
Iran drives global executions to highest level since 1981: Amnesty
Executions worldwide rose to their highest level since 1981 last year, with 2,707 people put to death across 17 countries, Amnesty International said on Monday. The surge, driven largely by Iran, marks a 78 percent increase from the previous year.
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Amnesty reports record 2,707 executions worldwide in 2025, Iran accounts for majority - rudaw.net
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