U.S. fifth on the world list of executioners

by Thomas C. Fox on Oct. 11, 2011

While there has been a distinct movement away from the death penalty worldwide in recent years, the United States remains near the top of the list -- actually fifth on the list of the world's top executioners, following China, Iran, North Korea, and Yemen. These figures come from a recent Amnesty International report.

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Submitted by charles j scanlon (not verified) on Oct. 11, 2011.

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Submitted by Anne E Malcolm (not verified) on Oct. 16, 2011.

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