It is not clear how WikiLeaks got the documents, although in its statement the website referred to a recent electronic attack on the Saudi Foreign Ministry by a group calling itself the Yemen Cyber Army. In its statement, WikiLeaks said the release coincided with the three-year anniversary of its founder, Julian Assange, seeking asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London
Assange's situation is farcical: Pilger
"He faces much of a lifetime in the hellhole of a United States supermax should he leave the protection of Ecuador in London." Assange fears if he goes to Sweden he'll be extradited to the US and charged over WikiLeaks' release of classified documents. After losing a UK legal battle against extradition, the former computer hacker entered Ecuador's diplomatic mission in June 2012 and was granted political asylum two months later
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John Pilger describes how the current scandal of MPs' tax evasion and phantom mortgages conceals a deeper corruption that is traced back to the political monoculture of the United States. From his Thatcher-eyed caricature of Tony Blair to other celebrities of the British establishment as they are immersed in or water-ski on a sea of bullshit, Steve Bell's satire is rare - and needed
Assange marks three years inside embassy
That was in mid-August 2014, some 10 months ago.Assange was hopeful then that a UK law change making extradition more difficult without charge would assist his campaign. However the changes weren't retrospective so didn't apply in his case.A few months ago Sweden's Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Assange against his arrest warrant.His lawyers subsequently stated, for the umpteenth time, that they'd consider appealing to the international courts.But for now Assange waits
'Julian Assange's case could go on indefinitely' - The Local
Rain or shine? Swedes debate shaky weather Driver accused of having sex on Swedish bus Sweden gears up for Stockholm Pride festival Dating Dating in SwedenMeet foreign professionals in Sweden for friendship and romance. But we are actually entitled to apply once again to the district court in Stockholm, so the case could end up going through the Swedish courts all over again
by Joe Mullin - Sep 16, 2014 1:01 am UTC Share Tweet Google Reddit 124 thierry ehrmann It would be too much to say that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange feels optimistic. They go to the country most likely to protect them from that persecution, out of the countries that feel strong enough, or independent enough, to do so
He founded the whistle-blowing media organisation Wikileaks in 2006, to publish and analyse censored or previously unpublished confidential information and images from anonymous sources around the world. With his contributions to the cypherpunk mailing list, practice as an 'ethical hacker' and work as an activist and internet service provider, Julian Assange has long been at the forefront of the Web
Profile: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange - BBC News
Westminster Magistrates' Court approved the extradition in February 2011 and this was later upheld by the High Court.On 14 June 2012, the UK Supreme Court dismissed his application to re-open the appeal.A few days later, Mr Assange sought refuge in the Ecuadorean embassy in London, where he remains after being granted political asylum by the South American country on 16 August 2012. Wikileaks' spokesman was quick to clarify that the "plan, as always, is to leave as soon as the UK government decides to honour its obligations in relation to international agreements"
Swedish Prosecutor in Julian Assange's Case Retreats; US Continues Espionage Investigation
He fears if he goes to Sweden to face the allegations and questioning, he may be extradited to the United States to face espionage charges and more for the WikiLeaks releases. But in addition I should say--and I want to end on this--is right now as we speak, there's eight and a half million documents up on the WikiLeaks website--highly searchable
Julian Assange speaks of 'leaving' Ecuador embassy - BBC News
Supporters demonstrated last month after a Swedish court upheld an arrest warrant against the Wikileaks founder Sitting next to Mr Patino at a news conference on Monday, Mr Assange said his health had suffered during his time inside the embassy.Reports in UK newspapers at the weekend said Mr Assange had developed a heart defect and a chronic lung condition during his confinement.The Australian said the reasons for him leaving were not those "reported by the Murdoch press" - but did not elaborate further.Our correspondent added that any argument Mr Assange could not be extradited because of his health was "almost certainly bound to fail" because Sweden has a good healthcare system.'Better climate'Mr Patino said the Ecuadorean government would attempt to meet Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond to discuss the case.He said changes to the UK's extradition laws had created a better climate for reaching a deal over Mr Assange."It is time to free Julian Assange. It is time for his human rights to be finally respected," Mr Patino added.A UK Foreign Office spokesman called on the Ecuadorean government to help "bring this difficult and costly situation to an end"."We remain as committed as ever to reaching a diplomatic solution to this situation."We are clear that our laws must be followed and Mr Assange should be extradited to Sweden," the spokesman added
Julian Assange speaks of 'leaving' Ecuador embassy - BBC News
Supporters demonstrated last month after a Swedish court upheld an arrest warrant against the Wikileaks founder Sitting next to Mr Patino at a news conference on Monday, Mr Assange said his health had suffered during his time inside the embassy.Reports in UK newspapers at the weekend said Mr Assange had developed a heart defect and a chronic lung condition during his confinement.The Australian said the reasons for him leaving were not those "reported by the Murdoch press" - but did not elaborate further.Our correspondent added that any argument Mr Assange could not be extradited because of his health was "almost certainly bound to fail" because Sweden has a good healthcare system.'Better climate'Mr Patino said the Ecuadorean government would attempt to meet Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond to discuss the case.He said changes to the UK's extradition laws had created a better climate for reaching a deal over Mr Assange."It is time to free Julian Assange. It is time for his human rights to be finally respected," Mr Patino added.A UK Foreign Office spokesman called on the Ecuadorean government to help "bring this difficult and costly situation to an end"."We remain as committed as ever to reaching a diplomatic solution to this situation."We are clear that our laws must be followed and Mr Assange should be extradited to Sweden," the spokesman added
The prosecutor will also ask the UK government and Ecuador for permission to carry out the interviews at the embassy in London, where Assange has been staying for more than two-and-a-half years to avoid extradition to Sweden, from where he fears being handed over to the US to face espionage charges
The Foreign Office has maintained that it is committed to a diplomatic solution to the standoff but talks between UK and Ecuadorian officials have failed to bear fruit. In August 2013, Ecuador granted him political asylum but the police are stationed outside the South Kensington building to arrest him if he leaves the building
Additionally, if the Swedish government is genuinely concerned over the women who brought forth the allegations against him, it is troubling to see its government continue to refuse to send someone to question Assange in London. For now, the media coverage will undoubtedly remain focused on whether Assange can ever make it out of the Ecuadorean embassy and there are already glib posts about what him being stuck there indefinitely
Julian Assange: Ecuador grants Wikileaks founder asylum - BBC News
In 2010, two female Wikileaks supporters accused Mr Assange of committing sexual offences against them while he was in Stockholm to give a lecture.Mr Assange claims the sex was consensual and the allegations are politically motivated. They, like the man they have come here to support, regard Ecuador's decision as a significant victory against the UK, US and Sweden, all of which they claim are trying to silence Mr Assange
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