The release of the last five members of the Bali Nine, who were embroiled in a heroin smuggling saga, has concluded a two-decade drama that gripped Australia.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the men's return as an act of compassion by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, highlighting diplomatic shifts.
Indonesian official Yusril Ihza Mahendra explained that their repatriation wasn't a pardon but rather a transfer based on reciprocity between the two nations.
Following their return, Albanese noted that the released individuals would now pursue rehabilitation and reintegration into Australian society, marking a new chapter in their lives.
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