Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Authorities is contemplating requests from the governments of Australia, the Philippines, and France concerning the repatriation of their residents serving jail sentences within the nation.
Coordinating Minister for Authorized, Human Rights, Immigration, and Penitentiary Affairs Yusril Ihza Mahendra mentioned that in a restricted Cupboard assembly right here on Friday, President Prabowo Subianto ordered ministers to answer requests from a number of international locations for the repatriation of residents who’ve been convicted in Indonesia.
“Three international locations have submitted (requests) to our authorities: the Philippines, Australia, and France. And we’ve got made a variety of progress on this regard,” Mahendra knowledgeable.
He mentioned that the settlement between the Indonesian and Philippine governments was made with a “sensible settlement” on the repatriation of prisoners from Indonesia.
In the meantime, the federal government remains to be finalizing negotiations with Australia, that are anticipated to be accomplished quickly.
“So the settlement with the Philippines is remaining, whereas with Australia remains to be in course of. Hopefully, within the subsequent few days, possibly subsequent week, it may be resolved,” he knowledgeable.
In the meantime, the prisoner repatriation agreements with the French Authorities and different international locations which have submitted such requests are nonetheless being studied and analyzed.
In response to Yusril, whether or not or not the repatriation of prisoners is granted would depend upon additional coordination with different legislation enforcement companies/officers, such because the Lawyer Basic and the Chief of Police.
“It has been a variety of progress that we’ve got achieved; it is going to be realized within the close to future. Hopefully, in December, every little thing shall be accomplished,” he added.
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Translator: Mentari Dwi Gayati, Yashinta DifaEditor: Rahmad NasutionCopyright © ANTARA 2024
