Indonesia shares draft deal for Bali Nine repatriation with Australia

Indonesia has provided Australia with a draft proposal for the repatriation of the Bali Nine members still imprisoned. The Indonesian government aims to finalize the deal by the end of December, although some legal issues remain unresolved. During a meeting in Jakarta, both countries discussed the necessary legal frameworks for the transfer. Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke acknowledged the progress made but noted that further work is needed between officials. The Bali Nine, arrested in 2005 for heroin smuggling, includes five members still serving life sentences. Indonesia is also seeking the repatriation of its prisoners in Australia as part of the negotiations.