Amnesty International announces highest number of executions worldwide since 1981

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Record executions violate UDHR rights and undermine SDG 16 | The surge in global executions represents a severe violation of fundamental human rights, particularly the right to life and fair trial. This trend undermines global progress toward peace and justice (SDG 16) and directly contravenes core UDHR principles. The magnitude of harm is severe and widespread, affecting thousands of individuals and their families.