Indonesia on Wednesday resolutely defended its execution of seven foreigners including four Nigerians and two Australians, saying it was a defining moment on its clear position against drugs.

It would be recalled that following the execution, Australia withdrew its ambassador in protest against Indonesia’s decision, but while responding to global outcry over the country’s action, Indonesian President, Joko Widodo said he was only applying “the rule of law” against narcotics traffickers. The seven convicts believed to be two Australians, one Brazilian and four Nigerians were shot by firing squad along with one Indonesian, despite appeals from their home countries.

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