IN Tentena this dry season is extra hot. Since last week flags have been flying at half-mast in the capital of Poso regency, Central Sulawesi. Crowds have gathered at the main stadium to protest the planned execution of Fabianus Tibo, Dominggus da Silva and Marinus Riwu on Saturday at 00:15am local time in Palu, the capital of the province.

The three defendants were convicted of murder and assault during the Poso riots in 2000 and were sentenced t