Global death penalty data shows executions remain concentrated in a few countries, while India issues far more death sentences than the U.S. The global death penalty remains in force in a limited number of countries, but recent figures show that its use is still concentrated in a small group of states. In 2024, Amnesty International recorded 2,087 new death sentences across 46 countries and 1,518 executions in 15 countries, the highest execution total since 2015. The
Global death penalty data shows executions remain concentrated in a few countries, while India issues far more death sentences than the U.S. The global death penalty remains in force in a limited number of countries, but recent figures show that its use is still concentrated in a small group of states. In 2024, Amnesty International recorded 2,087 new death sentences across 46 countries and 1,518 executions in 15 countries, the highest execution total since 2015. The
Iran execution of a protest-linked man accused of working with Mossad has drawn global attention, as authorities continue to enforce strict measures following unrest earlier this year. Officials confirmed on Saturday that Erfan Kiani was executed after being convicted of carrying out activities linked to Israeli intelligence during January protests, highlighting the country’s ongoing crackdown amid rising regional tensions. According to Iran’s j
Iran execution of a protest-linked man accused of working with Mossad has drawn global attention, as authorities continue to enforce strict measures following unrest earlier this year. Officials confirmed on Saturday that Erfan Kiani was executed after being convicted of carrying out activities linked to Israeli intelligence during January protests, highlighting the country’s ongoing crackdown amid rising regional tensions. According to Iran’s j
Hours after the US Justice Department announced the lifting of the federal moratorium on capital punishment and the reinstatement of firing squad executions, Pope Leo XIV issued a strongly worded message condemning the death penalty. Delivered through a video address to DePaul University in Chicago, the Pope’s remarks coincided with the 15th anniversary of Illinois abolishing capital punishment, underscoring the significance of the moment. In his message, Pope Leo XIV emphasized t
Hours after the US Justice Department announced the lifting of the federal moratorium on capital punishment and the reinstatement of firing squad executions, Pope Leo XIV issued a strongly worded message condemning the death penalty. Delivered through a video address to DePaul University in Chicago, the Pope’s remarks coincided with the 15th anniversary of Illinois abolishing capital punishment, underscoring the significance of the moment. In his message, Pope Leo XIV emphasized t
Israel’s parliament approved a controversial law introducing the death penalty for certain Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis during a session held in Jerusalem on Monday, March 30, 2026. The legislation marks a significant shift in Israel’s legal framework for handling security-related offenses and reflects a long-standing push by far-right leaders to impose stricter punishments for attacks described as terrorism. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the vote in person and
Israel’s parliament approved a controversial law introducing the death penalty for certain Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis during a session held in Jerusalem on Monday, March 30, 2026. The legislation marks a significant shift in Israel’s legal framework for handling security-related offenses and reflects a long-standing push by far-right leaders to impose stricter punishments for attacks described as terrorism. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the vote in person and
The death sentence of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya has been completely overturned by authorities in Yemen, according to an announcement made by the office of the Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram AP Abubakar Musliyar. This decision comes as a significant development in a case that has drawn widespread international attention over the past several years. Nimisha Priya was convicted in March 2018 for the murder of her local sponsor, and in 2020, a Yemeni court sentenced her to death, triggering a
The death sentence of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya has been completely overturned by authorities in Yemen, according to an announcement made by the office of the Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram AP Abubakar Musliyar. This decision comes as a significant development in a case that has drawn widespread international attention over the past several years. Nimisha Priya was convicted in March 2018 for the murder of her local sponsor, and in 2020, a Yemeni court sentenced her to death, triggering a
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing backlash after calling for the death penalty in the case of a fatal jet ski crash on Lake Grapevine, which killed 18-year-old Ava Moore. His remark, shared on social media, read, “Welcome to Texas. Here’s your death penalty,” and quickly gained viral traction, amassing over 35,000 likes and more than 1,300 replies. The suspect in the crash, Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez of Venezuela, has been charged with manslaughter af
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing backlash after calling for the death penalty in the case of a fatal jet ski crash on Lake Grapevine, which killed 18-year-old Ava Moore. His remark, shared on social media, read, “Welcome to Texas. Here’s your death penalty,” and quickly gained viral traction, amassing over 35,000 likes and more than 1,300 replies. The suspect in the crash, Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez of Venezuela, has been charged with manslaughter af