Global Executions Rise as World Marks Day Against Death Penalty

Source Summary

October 10 marks the World Day Against the Death Penalty, with the EU condemning capital punishment as cruel and degrading. However, executions are increasing worldwide, and not all world leaders oppose the practice. The article discusses this trend with François Picard, host of "Death Row Stories."

Why it matters

Rising global executions represent a divergence in international human-rights standards at a time when major powers like the EU formally oppose capital punishment.