Wikileaks news
WikiLeaks is a non-profit organization that publishes leaked documents and information from anonymous sources. Here are some recent news stories related to WikiLeaks:
Recent Leaks:
- In November 2020, WikiLeaks published a trove of documents related to the CIA's hacking tools and surveillance capabilities, known as "Vault 7".
- In October 2020, WikiLeaks released a cache of documents related to the US military's drone program, including details on the use of drones in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- In September 2020, WikiLeaks published a leak of documents related to the US Department of State's diplomatic cables, revealing sensitive information on international relations and diplomatic communications.
Julian Assange:
- In April 2020, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, was arrested by British authorities and charged with extradition to the United States on charges related to the publication of classified information.
- In January 2021, Assange was denied bail and remained in custody pending a hearing on his extradition.
- In March 2021, Assange's lawyers filed an appeal against his extradition to the US, citing concerns over his mental and physical health.
Other Developments:
- In October 2020, WikiLeaks announced that it had received a $1 million donation from an anonymous donor to support its operations.
- In September 2020, the US Department of Justice charged a former CIA officer with leaking classified information to WikiLeaks.
- In August 2020, WikiLeaks launched a new platform called "WikiLeaks Vault 7", which allows users to access and search through the organization's leaked documents.
Reactions and Controversies:
- The release of WikiLeaks' documents has sparked controversy and debate over the years, with some critics accusing the organization of putting national security at risk and others praising its role in exposing government wrongdoing.
- In 2016, WikiLeaks released emails hacked from the Democratic National Committee, which were later linked to Russian interference in the US presidential election.
- In 2019, WikiLeaks published a leak of documents related to the US military's use of private contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan, which sparked criticism from human rights groups.
These are just a few examples of the recent news stories related to WikiLeaks. The organization continues to publish leaked documents and information, and its activities remain a topic of controversy and debate.