Indonesia transfers drug convicts to Philippines for a request for grace

Indonesia transfers drug convicts to Philippines for a request for grace

Manila, Philippines - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Wednesday that an agreement was achieved, according to which Indonesia will send a Philippine convicted drug dealer who was almost executed by a shooting squad. The execution of the execution was exposed to manila thanks to years of asking.

thanks to Indonesia

Marcos thanked Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto and his government for the fact that they have fulfilled a long -term request from the Philippines, Mary Jane Veloso to get your punishment in your home country.

Details about Velosos Return

"Mary Jane Veloso comes home," said Marcos in an explanation. "In 2010 she was arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to death. Her case was a long and difficult trip." At the time of the explanation it was still unclear when Veloso would be flown to the Philippines, but Marcos said the hope of welcoming her soon.

The Indonesian coordinator of law, human rights and immigration, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, confirmed that Subianto gave his consent to the return of Veloso to the Philippines. This could take place in December, provided that the conditions are met, among other things, their continued imprisonment within the framework of the Indonesian court ruling.

legal framework conditions

Filipino Vice-Foreign Minister Eduardo de Vega said that the Filipino authorities will discuss the legal framework for Velosos Transfer with their Indonesian colleagues. The Indonesian government asked the Ministry of Justice in Manila to formally apply for the transfer from Veloso back to the Philippines, said the ministry spokesman, Mico Clavano.

reflection of bilateral relationships

Marcos pointed out that the decision is "a reflection of our nation's partnership with Indonesia - unites in a common commitment to justice and compassion." Veloso's transfer would rule out the possibility of execution, since the Philippines, the largest Roman Catholic country of Asia, have long since abolished the death penalty.

public support for Veloso

In 2015, Indonesian authorities worked to Veloso in prison in an island Unlike , where it should be executed together with eight other drug convicts, despite the objection of the convicted countries of origin of the convicted, including Australia, Brazil, France, Ghana and Nigeria. Indonesia executed the death sentences for the eight others.

allegations and legal steps

Veloso's case caused public turmoil in the Philippines because her family and supporters claim that she was innocent and did not know that there were 2.6 kilograms of heroin in her suitcase. The drugs were discovered when they traveled to Indonesia. Veloso traveled to Indonesia in 2010, where her godchild allegedly informed her that she would find a job as a domestic worker. Your godchild is said to have also provided the suitcase in which the forbidden drugs were hidden.

The Filipino authorities submitted criminal complaints, among other things, for human trade, against illegal Philippine recruiters who had supported Veloso in finding work in Indonesia, explained Clavano. She added that she would serve as an important witness in the trial of the suspects when she returns. This case in the Philippines contributed to convincing the Indonesian authorities, postponing bicycles and ultimately considering a return to their home country.

a tragic story

Marcos emphasized that Veloso's history had touched many people in the Philippines because she is “a mother who is caught by the need and made a desperate decision that changed the course of her life.” "While it is held responsible according to Indonesian law, she remains a victim of her circumstances," he added.

global challenges

The Philippines are a global source for workers, including many needy women who leave their families behind to find better paid jobs and better perspectives abroad. alarmless abuse, especially from Philippine home workers prompted to issue restrictions and protective measures, but many are still exploited.