In January 2025, Indonesia and France reached an agreement for the repatriation of Serge Atlaoui, a French citizen on death row for drug offenses. Since 2005, Atlaoui has been incarcerated in Indonesia, facing significant health issues requiring hospital treatment. The agreement was negotiated swiftly under the current Indonesian administration, with notable recent releases of other high-profile detainees. While his attorney expressed relief regarding the decision, questions linger about the future legal circumstances Atlaoui may encounter upon his return to France.
Atlaoui's French lawyer expressed relief at the agreement, acknowledging the prolonged negotiations and the emotional toll of the pending agreement.
Indonesia’s government, under senior law and human rights minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra, facilitated the deal swiftly, highlighting recent high-profile releases.
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