Uncertainty looms over Assange’s extradition
Assange has remained imprisoned without charges since April 2019 in the Belmarsh prison at the behest of the extradition request by the US. If extradited, Assange will stand trial in the US and face 17 charges under the notorious Espionage Act that could land him a 175-year prison sentence.
430+ journalists, political leaders, artists, and academics sign statement in support of Newsclick
Days after the mass raids on journalists in India, personalities from over 30 countries reject the attack on press freedom and call for the immediate release of those detained
Calls for Julian Assange’s freedom intensify across the world
The news of Julian Assange contracting COVID-19 emerged just days after a massive global action took place demanding his release
The call heard around the world: Free Julian Assange Now!
Thousands of people formed a human chain around the UK Parliament on October 8 to demand freedom for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Actions in solidarity with the imprisoned journalist were held across the world, including in Morocco, Brazil, Australia, and the US
Mexico City gives Julian Assange keys to the city
Julian Assange’s father John Shipton and his brother Gabriel Shipton accepted the key on his behalf and thanked the people and government of Mexico for standing in solidarity
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