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Jon Henley notes that an Amnesty International report documented at least 1,518 executions globally in 2024, the highest since 2015. Iraq executed 63 people, Saudi Arabia 345, Iran, 972, and the US 25. The real figure is likely much higher, with housands of suspected cases in countries including China, North Korea and Vietnam.

theguardian.com/world/2025/apr

The Guardian · Executions at 10-year high after huge increases in Iran, Iraq and Saudi ArabiaBy Jon Henley

@wdlindsy Saudi Arabia executed 345 people last year...and MbS is Kushner and Trump's best buddy. This is who they admire and "birds of a feather" with