1 . Hideki Tojo, Japan

Japan's former prime minister Hideki Tojo was executed by hanging in 1948 after being convicted of war crimes committed during the second World War.

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2 . Nicolae Ceausescu, Romania

The Romanian dictator was executed by firing squad after a quick trial for abuse of power and crimes against people.

3 . Saddam Hussein, Iraq

Saddam Hussein was convicted for crimes against humanity related to the Dujail massacre, and hanged after being overthrown in 2003.

4 . Mohammad Najibullah, Afghanistan

Afghanistan leader Mohammad Najibullah was executed by the Taliban in September 1996 after they took control of Kabul.

5 . Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan

Pervez Musharraf, former military ruler of Pakistan, was sentenced to death in absentia in 2019 while

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