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Global executions rose in 2025, led by Iran and Saudi Arabia, while the U.S. saw its highest tally in 16 years, prompting UN calls for abolition.
In 2025, global executions rose sharply, with Iran leading the increase by carrying out at least 1,500 executions—many for drug-related offenses not involving intentional killing—according to the UN, which called the surge a tool of state intimidation.
Saudi Arabia executed 356 people, 78% for drug crimes, including individuals convicted as children.
The U.S. carried out 47 executions, its highest number in 16 years, using gas asphyxiation, raising torture concerns.
Public executions occurred in Afghanistan and Somalia, while Belarus expanded capital offenses.
Israel faced criticism for proposed mandatory death penalties for Palestinians.
Despite a global trend toward abolition, some nations advanced reform: Zimbabwe ended the death penalty for ordinary crimes, Kenya began a review, Malaysia reduced death row numbers by over 1,000, and Kyrgyzstan reaffirmed its ban.
The UN urged all countries to halt executions and move toward abolition.
Las ejecuciones globales aumentaron en 2025, lideradas por Irán y Arabia Saudita, mientras que Estados Unidos registró su mayor cifra en 16 años, lo que provocó que la ONU pidiera la abolición.