4. Iraq – 61+ Executions Per Year
Via ktla.com
Between 2004 and 2013, Iraq reportedly executed nearly 450 people. Given the instability and turmoil experienced in the country at that time this number is hardly surprising. Last year, the country saw at least 61 confirmed executions for crimes like murder, terrorism related charges and drug trafficking. The official method of execution for those who receive the death penalty in Iraq is by hanging. Perhaps the most famous execution by hanging in the country was that of ousted dictator Saddam Hussein, carried out in December 2006. As Iraq continues to experience a high level of instability and threats from the likes of ISIS, it is likely the number of executions, especially for terrorism related charges, will continue to increase over time.
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