President Prabowo Subianto has given approval for the transfer of the five remaining Bali Nine drug smugglers back to Australia. The agreement allows for preparations to move forward, though the exact timeline is yet to be confirmed.
The president of Indonesia reportedly approved a deal to transfer the remaining Bali Nine drug smugglers back to Australia . President Prabowo Subianto has agreed to proceed with sending the five remaining members back to Australia . The Law and Human Rights Minister Supratman Andi Atgas quoted the President as agreeing in principle to proceed with the transfer process, although a specific timeline could not be confirmed.
The 'Bali Nine' refers to a group of nine Australians arrested for smuggling more than 8.3 kilograms of heroin out of Indonesia in 2005. Of the nine, only five remain in Indonesia, with the others either having their sentences reduced or completed. Although specific details of the deal are not known, it is expected that Indonesia will require these smugglers to continue serving their sentences in Australia
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