INDONESIA. CHRISTIANS ON DEATH ROW SEEK CLEMENCY

three Christian militants facing execution in Indonesia after being convicted of leading a mob that killed Muslims made a fresh appeal to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, presidential spokesman Andi Mallarangeng said. Fabianus Tibo, Marianus Riwu and Dominggus Silva had been due to face a firing squad earlier in the month at a secret location in Palu, capital of Central Sulawesi province.
The trio were given an 11th hour reprieve as officials wanted to concentrate on preparations for August 17 independence day celebrations.
The delay also came after demonstrations against the planned executions by thousands of Indonesians, and a plea by Pope Benedict for clemency.