Bali trio on execution list despite forthcoming legal appeal
November 17, 2008 10:52am
THREE members of the Bali Nine have been placed on an Indonesian execution list, with authorities insisting no mercy will be shown.
Convicted drug traffickers Andrew Chan, 24, Myuran Sukumaran, 27 and Scott Rush, 22, are on a list of 92 death row convicts who the Indonesian Attorney General’s Office insist will be put to death.
The trio are facing the death penalty for their roles in an ill-fated attempt to smuggle 8kg of heroin from Bali to Australia in 2005.
“The death sentences of the 92 convicts have been declared legally binding and are pending administrative procedures (before they are carried out),” assistant attorney general Abdul Hakim Ritonga told the Jakarta Post.
Second vigil tonight for those awaiting executions in Indonesia
Preparations continue for the execution of the Bali Bombers in the coming days, and AACP will be holding another vigil outside the Indonesian Consulate in Brisbane to show our opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances.
The acts of horror perpetrated by these men will not be lessened by their deaths, and we believe that capital punishment is never the answer.
Candlelight Vigil
5.30-6.30pm
Monday November 3rd
INDONESIAN CONSULATE
175 Eagle Street,
Brisbane, Qld. 4000
Some images from last night’s vigil -
Candlelight Vigil for those facing execution in Indonesia
It looks increasingly certain that within days, perhaps hours, the Bali Bombers will be executed by firing squad in Indonesia.
While AACP does not in any way condone their acts of barbarity, we also cannot condone the premeditated taking of a life by any state, in any circumstances.
We therefore invite you to a candlelight vigil tonight, Sunday November 2nd outside the Indonesian Consulate from 5.30pm until 6.30 to show the world that despite some recent statements from our political leaders, Australia still says no to the death penalty.
Please come along if you can make it, and let your friends know.
Candlelight Vigil
5.30-6.30pm
Sunday November 2nd
INDONESIAN HONARARY CONSULATE
175 Eagle Street,
Brisbane, Qld. 4000
