'Tool of control to crush dissent': Amnesty warns of global 'resurgence' in use of death penalty
Summary
Amnesty International reported that 2,707 executions happened in 2025 across 17 countries, the highest number in recent years. The organization says that the death penalty is being used more often as a way to control people and stop opposition.Key Facts
- In 2025, at least 2,707 people were executed worldwide.
- Executions took place in 17 different countries.
- This is the highest number of executions recorded in recent years.
- Amnesty International released the report on these executions.
- The increase in the death penalty is linked to political fear.
- Death sentences are often used to crush dissent or opposition.
- Amnesty International’s specialist on the death penalty is Chiara Sangiorgio.
- The report highlights a global rise in the use of capital punishment as a control tool.
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