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International leaders condemn Indonesian executions

International leaders have spoken out to condemn the execution of eight drug convicts in Indonesia.

Political leaders in Australia and Brazil have threatened to cut ties with the country, while UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has voiced "deep regret", saying the death penalty had "no place" in the 21st century.

Indonesia has confirmed the convicts - including the two Australian ringleaders of a smuggling group known as the 'Bali Nine' - were executed by a firing squad while one, Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso from the Philippines, was spared.

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Families of Australian drug convicts thank people for their support

The families of two Australians executed in Indonesia have thanked people for their support and said the two men had done all they could to make amends after being convicted of drug offences.

Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran were executed by firing squad in Indonesia, prompting Australia to recall its ambassador from Jakarta in protest.

Their families released a brief statement that said they were grateful for the support they had received.

In a brief statement, the families of the two men said: "Today we lost Myuran and Andrew. Our sons, our brothers.

"In the 10 years since they were arrested, they did all they could to make amends, helping many others.

"They asked for mercy, but there was none. They were immensely grateful for all the support they received. We too, will be forever grateful."

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