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Amnesty International Reports Record Death Sentences and Executions in 2025
Amnesty International documented a record increase in death sentences and executions worldwide during 2025. The organization identified China and Iran as the countries with the highest numbers.
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Amnesty International released its annual report documenting a record increase in death sentences and executions worldwide during 2025. The report stated that China recorded the highest number of cases and is considered the world's leading executioner. Iran recorded a near doubling of executions compared to 2024.
International attributed the global rise primarily to these two countries. The organization noted that exact figures for China remain unavailable due to limited public disclosure. Iran's execution total nearly doubled from the previous year according to the report data.
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