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There are an estimated 10 000 death sentences per year. Most of them in China. The rest of them – some 2000 – are being handed out in some 57 countries. | There are an estimated 10 000 death sentences per year. Most of them in China. About 90% of all executions in the world take place in Asia. The rest of them – some 2000 – are being handed out in some 57 countries. | ||
Executions: ca. 750 (plus < 10 000 in China). Iran (< 100), Iraq (ca. 100), Saudi-Arabia and the USA (< 100). Lately, Egypt has joined the list and ranks second in the world after China. | Executions: ca. 750 (plus < 10 000 in China). Iran (< 100), Iraq (ca. 100), Saudi-Arabia and the USA (< 100). Lately, Egypt has joined the list and ranks second in the world after China. |