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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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UN's Ban Ki-moon condemns Indonesia executions

The UN's secretary-general has spoken out against the execution of eight drug convicts in Indonesia, saying the death penalty had "no place" in the 21st century.

Despite a number of appeals and international outrage, the country's government executed seven foreigners - including the two Australian ringleaders of the smuggling group known as the 'Bali Nine' - and one Indonesian national by firing squad yesterday.

UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has voiced his 'deep regret' at the executions Credit: Reuters

UN spokesman Farhan Haq, on behalf of Ban Ki-moon, said:

(Ban) expresses deep regret at the executions carried out in Indonesia... despite numerous calls in the country and internationally for a reprieve.

He again urges the government to exercise its authority and commute all death sentences.

The secretary-general reaffirms his belief that the death penalty has no place in the 21st century.

– Farhan Haq, UN
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