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global rise in executions despite increasing opposition to death penalty, Amnesty International reports

Tokyo, Japan – Despite many countries abolishing the use of capital punishment, the number of executions continues to rise globally. According to Amnesty International, the data compiled from official statistics, media reports, and firsthand information indicates that China leads in the number of executions, although exact figures are undisclosed by the Chinese government. In 2022, Amnesty International recorded 883 executions worldwide, marking the highest number since 2017. However, this figure is significantly lower compared to …

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 …

Russian Defector Found Dead in Spain Amid Wave of Putin Critic Executions

A village in Spain was shaken by tragedy when a former Russian helicopter pilot opposed to the war in Ukraine was found dead from gunshot wounds. This incident adds to a series of deaths of critics and opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin since the conflict in Ukraine began in 2022. In February, Maxim Kuzmenov, a 28-year-old defector who opposed Russia’s involvement in Ukraine, was discovered with multiple bullet wounds in Villajoyosa, Spain. His identity …

Louisiana Considers Resuming Death Row Executions After Review

BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana may be gearing up to resume carrying out executions on death row after a hiatus of nearly 18 months. The state corrections department has created a new execution protocol that would allow the use of a single drug, pentobarbital, in deadly injections. This move comes as the state faces legal challenges regarding the drugs it previously used in executions. If the new protocol is approved, Louisiana could potentially resume executions …