Widodo had already turned down an appeal for clemency from Myuran Sukumaran, Chan’s collaborator in the scheme, which included seven other people who are serving lengthy prison sentences.
Together they are known as the “Bali 9.”
Plea for mercy
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Last week, six prisoners were killed by firing squad, including five foreigners from Brazil, the Netherlands, Malawi, Nigeria and Vietnam.
Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff issued a statement saying the execution of one of her countrymen had “severely affected” relations with Indonesia.
Australia’s Abbott says in the best interests of Chan and Sukumaran, the government will make no further public comments but its “support will continue.”
