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Global Executions Reach Highest Level in a Decade, Amnesty Reports

Amnesty International's 2024 report documents a 32% increase in executions, with Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia responsible for over 90% of cases.

Arizona Executes Aaron Gunches, Ending Two-Year Death Penalty Pause

US to Execute 5 Inmates in One Week, Most in Over 20 Years

Alabama Executes Keith Gavin for 1998 Murder of Delivery Driver