Julian assange latest news
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been in the news recently due to his ongoing legal battles and health concerns. Here are some of the latest updates:
Health Concerns:
- In October 2021, Assange was hospitalized for a minor heart condition and was later transferred to a maximum-security prison in the UK.
- In November 2021, Assange's lawyers claimed that he was being held in solitary confinement and was at risk of developing serious mental health issues.
- In December 2021, Assange's wife, Stella Moris, said that he was being treated for depression and anxiety.
Legal Battles:
- Assange is currently fighting extradition to the United States, where he faces charges of espionage and conspiracy related to WikiLeaks' publication of classified documents.
- In November 2021, a UK court ruled that Assange could be extradited to the US, but his lawyers appealed the decision.
- In December 2021, the UK Supreme Court agreed to hear Assange's appeal against extradition.
Other Developments:
- In October 2021, WikiLeaks published a trove of documents related to the CIA's hacking tools, which were stolen by a CIA employee.
- In November 2021, Assange's lawyers claimed that the US government was trying to silence him by targeting his supporters and whistleblowers.
- In December 2021, a group of journalists and activists launched a campaign to free Assange, calling for his immediate release and an end to the "persecution" of whistleblowers.
Recent Quotes:
- "I am not a spy, I am a journalist. I am not a traitor, I am a truth-teller." - Julian Assange, in a statement to the UK court in November 2021.
- "The US government is trying to silence me, but I will not be silenced. I will continue to expose the truth, no matter the cost." - Julian Assange, in a statement to the media in December 2021.
Recent Interviews:
- In November 2021, Assange gave an interview to the Russian state-owned news agency RT, in which he discussed his legal battles and the importance of whistleblowers.
- In December 2021, Assange gave an interview to the German newspaper Die Zeit, in which he discussed the impact of his arrest on his mental health and the need for greater transparency in government.
These are just a few of the latest updates on Julian Assange's situation.