Clemency!

(12 Aug 2006 RV) The execution by firing squad of three Indonesian Catholics scheduled for August 12 at 00:15 (local time) has been stayed for at least a week. The announcement was made by Sulawesi Police Chief Brig Gen Oegroseno, who said that the order came from National Police Chief General Sutanto. The announcement came after President Susilo met his top security ministers. National Police Chief General Sutanto confirmed that the execution had been cancelled, but In point of fact, the cancellation is only temporary, ostensibly because “all of Indonesia is now preparing to celebrate the 61st anniversary of independence on August 17”.
Emer McCarthy reports….