Happening now! Bali 9 Indonesian execution begins -Full details

Happening now! Bali 9 Indonesian execution begins 

The execution of a group of prisoners convicted for drugs offences in Indonesia have begun. There had been speculation that the execution would be suspended due to international pressure on the Indonesian government. Eight out of the 9 convicts have been executed while the only woman in the group from Philippine has been spared for the moment.

Brazil and Netherlands recall ambassadors over executions of citizens. Nigeria keeps quiet

Brazil and Netherlands recall ambassadors executions of citizens. Nigeria keeps quiet


Brazil and the Netherlands recalled their ambassadors from Indonesia and expressed fury on Sunday after Jakarta defied their pleas and executed two of their citizens along with four other drug offenders by firing squad.

The other convicts were from Vietnam, Malawi, Nigeria and Indonesia. The six were the first people executed under new Joko Widodo, the new president. While Brazil and Netherlands protested the execution of their citizen, Nigeria has kept mute over the incident.