Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad | HappeningNow.news
Published Date: May 20, 2026

Global NPR May 18, 2026

Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad

A report by Amnesty International found that the number of people killed in state-sanctioned executions worldwide reached a 44-year high in 2025.

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A report by Amnesty International found that the number of people killed in state-sanctioned executions worldwide reached a 44-year high in 2025. This represents a significant increase from the previous year. The report also noted a nearly doubling of executions in the United States.

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