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Liveblog: Julian Assange in jeopardy
Julian Assange’s has been arrested and faces extradition charges to the United States; see here for ongoing legal, political and other developments
USA v Julian Assange Extradition Hearing
February 23, 2020
A case overview with recommended reading, essential background, commentators, FAQs about the case and directions to Woolwich Crown Court
Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden nominated for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
February 6, 2020
"We feel that Assange, Manning and Snowden have to be recognized for their 'unprecedented contributions to the pursuit of peace and their immense personal sacrifices to promote peace for all'. With the unveiling of US war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq and the global surveillance program of the US secret services, the three have 'exposed the architecture of war and strengthened the architecture of peace.'"
Upcoming Events for Julian Assange
February 3, 2020
See here for detailed information on upcoming events in defence of Julian Assange and WIkiLeaks around the world. Get in touch to add your event at courage.contact@couragefound.org
VIDEO: The Prosecution of Julian Assange and Its Impact on the Freedom of the Press
February 3, 2020
On 30 January 2020, at the National Press Club’s First Amendment Lounge in Washington D.C., a panel of experts discussed the Trump Administration’s indictment of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange and the impact Assange’s extradition and prosecution could have on the freedom of the press.
Mexican President Calls for Assange’s Freedom
February 3, 2020
At a press conference in Mexico City early this year, Mexican President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador called for imprisoned Wikileaks journalist Julian Assange to be “pardoned and freed.” President Obrador also called for an end to the “torture” of Assange.
Assange’s Defense Outlines Extradition Arguments
December 19, 2019
Assange’s defense team outlined the main arguments it will make and witnesses it will call at the full hearing in February. Lawyers announced they will argue that the US-UK Extradition Treaty should not allow Assange’s extradition because it includes an exemption for political offenses.