Brian Ross wrote on Feb 2
nd, 2022 at 10:38am:
Iran carried out at least 977 executions in 2015, at least 567 executions in 2016, and at least 507 executions in 2017. Iran is believed to execute the most people per capita.
SAUDI Arabia's medieval punishments are in the spotlight as the country's investment fund looks to set to take over Newcastle United.
Public beheading, crucifixion and paralysis are all part of its ruthless and medieval justice system, which has seen record numbers executed.
A public execution by beheading in Saudi Arabia
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A public execution by beheading in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Rex Features
Killings include a horrific mass execution involving 37 men, including one being crucified and another having his head impaled on a spike.
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Saudi Arabia executed a record 184 people in 2019, compared to 149 the year before, according to Amnesty figures. Most of them were drug smugglers convicted of non-violent crimes.