Indonesian Migrant Worker Executed in Saudi Arabia

Translator

Editor

Rabu, 15 April 2015 22:16 WIB

Nusron Wahid (L), the head of the Agency for the Placement and Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (BNP2TKI), visits the residence of Siti Zainab's family in Bangkalan, madura, East Java (4/15). TEMPO/Musthofa Bisri

TEMPO.CO, Surabaya - East Java Governor Soekarwo claimed that the government has attempted to save the life of a migrant worker from Bangkalan, Siti Zainab binti Duhri, who was executed on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Siti Zainab was executed after spending 16 years in Saudi Arabian prison for killing her employer's wife in 1999.

"The Foreign Affair Minister has prepared the diyat [blood money]," Soekarwo said, adding that the amount of diyat was 600,000 Riyal.

In addition, three Indonesian presidents namely Abdurrahman Wahid (2000), Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2011), and Joko Widodo (2015) had sent diplomatic letters to the king of Saudi hoping for a pardon for Zainab.

"[However], Saudi law regulates that family of the victim must also agree to the pardon," Soekarwo added.

ARTIKA RACHMI FARMITA

4 Countries That Abolishes Death Penalty, Papua New Guinea Included

30 hari lalu

4 Countries That Abolishes Death Penalty, Papua New Guinea Included

Some countries have abolished the death penalty completely, while others partially.

166 Indonesian Citizens Facing Death Penalty Abroad, Ministry Says

53 hari lalu

166 Indonesian Citizens Facing Death Penalty Abroad, Ministry Says

Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recorded that 166 Indonesian citizens are currently facing the threat of death penalty abroad.

Countries That Impose Death Penalty for Corruption

6 Februari 2024

Countries That Impose Death Penalty for Corruption

There is a never-ending debate over the death penalty, especially when it comes to its use for crimes involving corruption.

168 Indonesians Face Death Penalty Overseas

1 Oktober 2023

168 Indonesians Face Death Penalty Overseas

As many as 168 Indonesian citizens are facing death penalty overseas for various crimes, according to data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Supreme Court Discounts Ferdy Sambo's Death Penalty to Life Imprisonment, Law Minister Responds

9 Agustus 2023

Supreme Court Discounts Ferdy Sambo's Death Penalty to Life Imprisonment, Law Minister Responds

Mahfud MD said he respected the Supreme Court's decision to annul Ferdy Sambo's death penalty to life imprisonment.

Singapore Executes Citizen for Drug Trafficking

26 April 2023

Singapore Executes Citizen for Drug Trafficking

Singapore executes a man convicted of drug trafficking of more than 1 kg of cannabis.

Expert Says Ferdy Sambo Can't Escape Death Penalty Despite New Criminal Code Law

20 Februari 2023

Expert Says Ferdy Sambo Can't Escape Death Penalty Despite New Criminal Code Law

Criminal law expert Boris Tampubolon assessed that Ferdy Sambo would not be able to escape the death penalty.

Jokowi Speaks of Ferdy Sambo's Death Penalty Verdict

16 Februari 2023

Jokowi Speaks of Ferdy Sambo's Death Penalty Verdict

The President was asked by journalists regarding the death penalty that was handed to former Internal Affairs chief Ferdy Sambo.

Deputy Minister: New KUHP Clause Not Created to Help Ferdy Sambo Escape Death Penalty

16 Februari 2023

Deputy Minister: New KUHP Clause Not Created to Help Ferdy Sambo Escape Death Penalty

Deputy Minister dismiss rumor that clause on 10-year death waiting period for death row inmates execution is deliberately prepared to help Ferdy Sambo