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China named 'world's lead executioner' as global rate declines

Amnesty International's latest report shows executions have declined around the world, but China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Pakistan still carry out a high number.

State sanctioned killings are on the decrease around the world, but some countries are still culprits.

State-sanctioned killings have declined around the world. Source: AAP

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