Bali Nine duo to be trasferred to Nusakambangan Island
Indonesian officials have confirmed convicted Australian drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran will this week be transferred to an island prison ahead of their expected executions.
A spokesman for the attorney-general said a number of inmates from different locations will be taken to Nusakambangan Island.
"We're already in the stage of preparing the executions and these must be implemented," Tony Spontana told reporters from Jakarta, adding that they will announce "D-Day" once the prisoners are on the island in Central Java.
BREAKING: Bali Prosecutor confirms Chan and Sukumaran will be transferred from Kerobokan prison to Nusakambangan Island this week.
— Cath Turner (@turnerscope) February 16, 2015
Bali prosecutor: Chan and Sukumaran will be escorted by 10 police officers and transferred on a chartered commercial flight.
— Cath Turner (@turnerscope) February 16, 2015
Bali police today revealed orders have been received to secure the route from Kerobokan to Nusa Kambangan - where executions take place.
Various agencies will be involved - riot police, the elite Brimob squad - and 20 of the prosecutor's own men accompanying Chan and Sukumaran.
Back in Australia, Prime Minister Abbott said he'd made another, personal, appeal to President Widodo.
"Let's not do this dreadful final irrevocable thing any time soon," Abbott said.
It's understood Sukumaran and Chan are to die at the same time, after 72 hours' notice.
Typically, prisoners are shackled hand and foot, taken from their cells around midnight and driven to the killing field.
They can stand, sit or kneel, strapped against these simple crucifixes.
A target will be pinned over their hearts; they have the option of being hooded.
The firing squad usually comprises 12 men; some issued with blanks so none will know for sure whether they've taken a life.
If death is not immediate, the squad commander will administer the final shot.
Indonesian embassy bracing for backlash
The Indonesian embassy is warning its citizens in Australia to be safety conscious ahead of the executions of Chan and Sukumaran.
In an email to Indonesians in Australia, the embassy advises people to be mindful of their safety.
The email does not specifically refer to the executions but alludes to developments.
"Keep calm and carry out daily activities by increasing alertness," it said.
Indonesians were urged to monitor the security situation through the media and online.
It warned people against being provoked.
The embassy also cautioned people to be careful of what they said verbally and on social media sites.
News break – February 16
