In a recent development on the case of Julian Assangefounder of WikiLeaks, Kristinn Hrafnssonthe current director of the medium, shared his perspectives regarding Assange's immediate future.
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During a press conference in Geneva, Hrafnsson expressed his belief that Assange's extradition to the United States is “quite likely to occur immediately after the trial” which will be heard next week by the High Court in London.
“What will possibly happen is that, after evaluating the appeal, both judges will go away to have a cup of tea and two hours later they will return saying that they reject it and that there is a plane waiting for Assange to extradite him to the United States immediately,” Hrafnsson assured.
This trial represents Assange's last appeal against his extradition, appealing to reasons of health and risk of suicide due to a depressive state.
The situation of the programmer and journalist is critical, as his health has worsened significantly since his detention in 2019 in the high-security Belmarsh prison, according to Hrafnsson.
“Assange's health has deteriorated over time because he is treated like a terrorist and kept in a glass cell with limited access to his lawyers,” he said.
The lack of support from the journalistic community was another point highlighted by Hrafnsson, who warned that Assange's extradition could set a dangerous precedent for the safety of journalists around the world.
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“If Julian is finally extradited, not a single journalist anywhere in the world will be safe,” warned the current director of WikiLeaks.
The position of Reporters Without Borders
The position of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in Switzerland, represented by Denis Masmejan, highlights the importance of Assange's work for journalism and the public interest in general.
Masmejan emphasized that the accusation against Assange for obtaining and disclosing classified documents could apply to any journalist, underscoring the seriousness of allowing his extradition.
RSF's argument is that Assange was not subject to US laws at the time of the alleged crimes, as he did not work for the US government or hold US citizenship.
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Asked about Assange's attendance at the trial, the director of WikiLeaks assured that, due to the lack of communication with him, they do not know if he will be able to attend, although “he has expressed his interest in doing so.”
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