Story of Mayuran’s last hours

THIS month Amnesty International Toowoomba Group will screen Guilty, which covers the last 72 hours of Mayuran Sukumaran’s life before his execution.

Mayuran Sukumaran was convicted on February 14, 2006 of drug-trafficking, as a member of the Bali Nine, sentenced to death and executed nine years later. During his imprisonment, he reformed from a drug-trafficker into a model prisoner, a spiritual guide, mentor and teacher for fellow inmates and an accomplished artist. His story is truly a story of redemption.

“Guilty is a powerful statement against the death penalty, which is a brutal, inhuman form of punishment that Amnesty International has long campaigned against,” said Phil Armit, convener of Amnesty International Toowoomba Group.

“Fifty-five countries and territories still uphold the death penalty. China, Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia carry out the most executions. A total of 109 countries have abolished it completely.”

Guilty will be screened on Thursday, October 21, at the St James Anglican Parish Hall on Mort Street at 7pm. After the film there will be a lively discussion and refreshments.