Dossier
Curt Anderson
Coverage of Curt Anderson in the Nexus archive.
- Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad
The number of state-sanctioned executions worldwide rose to a 44-year high in 2025, according to a new report from Amnesty International, with executions nearly doubling in the U.S. last year and soaring abroad. This increase marks a significant shift in global capital punishment trends. The report highlights a notable rise in executions globally.
- Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad
The number of state-sanctioned executions worldwide rose to a 44-year high in 2025, according to a new report from Amnesty International, with executions nearly doubling in the U.S. last year. Executions soared abroad as well. The report highlights a significant increase in executions globally.