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Iran, Saudi Arabia Drive Spike in Global Executions, Amnesty International Says
May 16, 2023
Amnesty International says recorded executions in 2022 reached their highest level in five years. The organization recorded 883 executions across 20 countries, marking a rise of 53% — and that doesn’t include China, where the figures are kept secret. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
CategoryMiddle East
Content TypePackage
LanguageEnglish
NewsML Media TopicsArts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
Topic Tagsdeath penalty
NetworkVOA
Expiration DateJune 15, 2023 19:32 EDT
Embargo DateMay 16, 2023 21:35 EDT
BylineHenry Ridgwell
Brand / Language ServiceVoice of America - English