Five ‘Bali Nine’ ring members return to Australia after 19 years in prison
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Five ‘Bali Nine’ ring members return to Australia after 19 years in prison

Al Jazeera  

Diplomatic efforts have resolved a saga that strained relations between the two countries. Five members of the Australian “Bali Nine” drug ring have returned from Indonesia after 19 years in jail following diplomatic efforts between the two countries this month to strike a repatriation deal. “Australia shares Indonesia’s concern about the serious problem illicit drugs represent,” Albanese said. Indonesia’s Senior Minister for Legal Affairs Yusril Ihza Mahendra this month met Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke in Jakarta and handed over a draft proposal for the return of the five prisoners. Australian police came under criticism after the Bali Nine’s arrests for alerting Indonesian authorities to the drug-smuggling ring despite the death penalty risk.

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The Release of the ‘Bali Five’ Was a Masterclass in Foreign Diplomacy and Cooperation
1 day, 11 hours ago

The Release of the ‘Bali Five’ Was a Masterclass in Foreign Diplomacy and Cooperation

The Diplomat  

Cross-border legal cases, where crimes straddle two or more jurisdictions, are particularly thorny issues when the legal systems of the involved countries differ enough to generate tension. The Bali Nine consisted of Australian nationals Andrew Chan, Myuran Sukumaran, Scott Rush, Matthew Norman, Si-Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, Martin Stephens, Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen, and Renae Lawrence, who were all arrested in …

Five heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Five heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons

The Hindu  

“Five Australians who spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons for heroin trafficking returned to Australia on Sunday under a deal struck between the two Governments,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The five were among a gang of nine Australian smugglers arrested in the Indonesian tourist island of Bali in 2005 as they attempted to smuggle 8.3 kilograms of heroin …

Who are Australia’s 'Bali Nine' drug smugglers freed from Indonesian prisons?
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Who are Australia’s 'Bali Nine' drug smugglers freed from Indonesian prisons?

Firstpost  

Five members of the ‘Bali Nine’ drug gang were released from Indonesian jails and returned home to Australia on Sunday. Eight men and a woman were arrested in 2005 for trying to smuggle more than 8 kg of heroin out of Bali In this photo released by the Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration and Correctional Affairs, Indonesian …

Bali Nine prisoner release a 'positive step' in Indo-Australia relations
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bali Nine prisoner release a 'positive step' in Indo-Australia relations

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: After nearly 20 years behind bars in Indonesia, the last of the so-called Bali Nine prisoners have spent their first night free and back in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there's no expectation Australia repay Indonesia, but experts say the diplomatic situation is likely more complex than that, as Oliver Gordon reports. Oliver Gordon: It's being described …

Remaining Bali Nine prisoners sent home early with little backlash in Indonesia
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Remaining Bali Nine prisoners sent home early with little backlash in Indonesia

ABC  

What a difference a new president can make. Ever since news of the planned transfer leaked in November, Mr Subianto's government has stressed that Indonesia wouldn't grant the men clemency or release them early. Remaining Bali Nine members return to Australia Photo shows Scott Rush, Matthew Norman, Si-Yi Chen, Martin Stephens standing in a line as legal documents are signed …

Bali Nine members who spent 19 years behind bars break their silence after returning to Australia in a 'top secret operation'
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bali Nine members who spent 19 years behind bars break their silence after returning to Australia in a 'top secret operation'

Daily Mail  

Are now back in Australia as free men Five members of Bali Nine say they're 'relieved and happy' to be back in Australia as free men after spending almost two decades in prison. Matthew Norman, Martin Stephens, Si Yi Chen, Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj flew back to Australia on a Jetstar commercial flight on Sunday, in a top secret …

Five ‘Bali Nine’ prisoners return to Australia after nearly two decades in Indonesian jails
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Five ‘Bali Nine’ prisoners return to Australia after nearly two decades in Indonesian jails

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Five Australians convicted as part …

5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons
3 weeks, 6 days ago

5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Five Australians who had spent …

5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons
3 weeks, 6 days ago

5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Five Australians who spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons for heroin trafficking returned to Australia on Sunday under a deal struck between the two governments, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. “Australia respects Indonesia’s sovereignty and legal processes and we appreciate Indonesia’s compassionate consideration of this matter,” Albanese said. Indonesia’s senior law minister, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, said …

Bali Nine members arrive back in Australia after serving 19 years behind bars - with 'top secret operation' bringing them home
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bali Nine members arrive back in Australia after serving 19 years behind bars - with 'top secret operation' bringing them home

Daily Mail  

Are now back in Australia as free men Five members of Bali Nine have returned home in Australia after the federal government struck a deal with Indonesia Matthew Norman, Martin Stephens, Si Yi Chen, Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj flew back to Australia on a commercial flight on Sunday in a top secret mission following weeks of negotiations between the …

‘Bali Nine’: Indonesia releases remaining five Australians from the drug gang
3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Bali Nine’: Indonesia releases remaining five Australians from the drug gang

CNN  

CNN — The remaining five Australians from the infamous heroin-trafficking “Bali Nine” gang have returned home after Canberra struck a deal with Indonesia to end their two decades of imprisonment overseas. “I am pleased to confirm that Australian citizens, Si Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, Matthew Norman, Scott Rush and Martin Stephens have returned to Australia this afternoon,” Australian Prime Minister …

‘Bali Nine’: Five freed members of drug gang ‘relieved and happy’ to be home
3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Bali Nine’: Five freed members of drug gang ‘relieved and happy’ to be home

CNN  

CNN — The remaining five Australians from the infamous “Bali Nine” drug gang are “relieved and happy” to be home after Canberra struck a deal with Jakarta to end their two decades of imprisonment. “I am pleased to confirm that Australian citizens, Si Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, Matthew Norman, Scott Rush and Martin Stephens have returned to Australia this afternoon,” …

Remaining Bali Nine members return to Australia after 19 years in Indonesian prison
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Remaining Bali Nine members return to Australia after 19 years in Indonesian prison

ABC  

The remaining five members of the Bali Nine have returned to Australia after spending two decades in Indonesian prisons, saying they are “immensely grateful” to the country's new president for making it happen. In a joint statement with Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, Mr Albanese also thanked the Indonesian government for its cooperation in facilitating …

5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home
1 month, 1 week ago

5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The remaining five Australians from the Bali Nine group who are serving life sentences for drug smuggling in Indonesia could be repatriated home this month as Indonesia and Australia put finishing touches on a draft proposal for their transfer, Indonesia’s senior law minister said Tuesday. The Indonesian government is awaiting Australia’s response to key points related to …

Home affairs minister says there is a lot of goodwill to secure prison transfer for remaining Bali Nine members
1 month, 1 week ago

Home affairs minister says there is a lot of goodwill to secure prison transfer for remaining Bali Nine members

ABC  

Australia's home affairs minister and Indonesia's top law minister say there is a lot of goodwill to seal an unprecedented prisoner transfer for the five remaining members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling group — despite a lack of laws to facilitate it. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke met Yusril Ihza Mahendra in Jakarta on Tuesday. Mr Mahendra also said …

Who are the Bali Nine? What did they do?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who are the Bali Nine? What did they do?

ABC  

In 2005, nine Australians were arrested as part of a plot to smuggle heroin out of Bali. His sentence was briefly reduced to 20 years in 2006 on appeal, but when prosecutors appealed this, a court ruled his original life term should be upheld. This was reduced to a 20-year prison term on appeal, increased to a death penalty and …

Anthony Albanese under pressure to answer major question as Bali Nine prisoners get set to return home after almost 20 years behind bars in Indonesia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Albanese under pressure to answer major question as Bali Nine prisoners get set to return home after almost 20 years behind bars in Indonesia

Daily Mail  

The Opposition have demanded Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reveal the details of the deal done with the Indonesian government to bring the five surviving Bali Nine prisoners home to Australia. Matthew Norman, Martin Stephens, Si Yi Chen, Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj are all serving life sentences in Indonesia and have spent almost 20 years behind bars in Balinese prisons. …

Five remaining Bali Nine prisoners to be sent home to Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Five remaining Bali Nine prisoners to be sent home to Australia

Daily Mail  

The five remaining prisoners from the infamous Bali Nine group are set to be sent home to Australia from Indonesia next month. Australians Matthew Norman, Martin Stephens, Si Yi Chen, Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj are all serving life sentences in squalid Balinese prisons. Australians Matthew Norman, Martin Stephens, Si Yi Chen, Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj are all serving …

Indonesia reducing Bali bomber’s sentence upsetting: Australia PM
2 years, 4 months ago

Indonesia reducing Bali bomber’s sentence upsetting: Australia PM

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the potential release of Umar Patek, jailed over the deadly 2002 blasts, will further ‘distress’ Australians. Australia’s newly elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said Indonesia’s decision to further reduce the prison sentence of a man jailed for his role in the 2002 Bali bombings, which could free him within days if he is granted …

Bali Nine drug smuggler Renae Lawrence makes sad admission about her life
4 years, 4 months ago

Bali Nine drug smuggler Renae Lawrence makes sad admission about her life

Daily Mail  

Convicted drug smuggler Renae Lawrence has admitted settling back into life after prison hasn't been easy, amid calls for the remaining Bali Nine members to be released. Bali Nine member Renae Lawrence compared coronavirus lockdown to her time behind bars, but said she feels for the remaining men still locked up in Bali Lawrence served her sentence in Bangli jail …

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