global executions on the rise despite decreasing use of death penalty in many countries
Beijing, China – Despite the efforts of many countries to abolish capital punishment, the global number of executions continues to rise, with China leading as the top executioner, according to recent reports. Amnesty International’s data reveals that in 2022, there were 883 recorded executions worldwide, marking an increase from previous years. However, this figure is still lower than the peak numbers seen in 1988, 1989, and 2015. China’s use of the death penalty remains shrouded …