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Added on the 29/04/2015 08:18:47 - Copyright : Reuters - Next Media
Indonesia executed eight convicted drug smugglers including Australian nationals and a Brazilian national by firing squad shortly after midnight on Tuesday, promoting angry reactions from Australia and Brazil.
An Indonesian court sentences Frenchman Felix Dorfin to death for drug smuggling, in a surprise verdict after prosecutors asked for a 20-year jail term. IMAGES
The first member of the "Bali Nine" heroin-trafficking gang is released from prison after serving 13 years in Indonesia for carrying 2.6 kilograms (5.7 pounds) of heroin strapped to her body as she tried to fly out of the international airport on the holiday island of Bali. IMAGES
Two Australian drug-smuggling group ringleaders, along with one Nigerian and four other drug convicts could possibly be executed by firing squad as soon as Tuesday.
The Indonesian government has announced that 20 executions by firing squads are scheduled for 2015.
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.