* The source recorded this number of death sentences as confirmed, however, believes the number to be more. According to the source, an accurate assessment of the number of death sentences in Afghanistan, China, North Korea, and Vietnam was not possible due to the countries' secrecy. The source states that China conducted the highest number of executions globally in 2022.
** Including one death sentence imposed by the Central Military Court.
In 2023, there were at least *** death sentences recorded in Bangladesh. In contrast, there was *** death sentence recorded in the Maldives, Japan and in South Korea that year.
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