Julian Assange in London news

Get the latest breaking news and articles from RT on Julian Assange. Assange is the editor and founder of WikiLeaks. The non-profit organization was founded in 2006 and publishes secret documents and other data which has been leaked by whistleblowers. Follow RT for news and articles about the work and revelations of WikiLeaks. Julian Assange stayed in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London from 2012, when he was granted asylum there, to 2019. Read news and stories on RT.com on the background and reasons for him seeking asylum in Ecuador’s embassy in London. Assange gained public attention in 2010 by publishing leaks provided by former US Army soldier Chelsea Manning (then Bradley Manning); the US government launched a criminal investigation into WikiLeaks shortly thereafter. Don’t miss the latest stories and articles on potential action against Julian Assange by the US and the current state of affairs. Follow RT for the latest breaking news on Julian Assange’s activities in the embassy in London, and other revelations that WikiLeaks has exposed to the public with the help of whistleblowers from all over the world. Ecuador’s President Lenín Moreno has said that Julian Assange must ultimately leave the country’s London embassy. On April 11, 2019, Assange’s asylum in Ecuadorian embassy in London has been withdrawn, and Wikileaks founder has been arrested – don’t miss the latest news and updates on that matter.

False alarm or malicious rumor? Twitter account claiming to be Ecuadorian FM falsely announces death of Julian Assange
A Twitter account purporting to belong to Ecuador’s newly promoted foreign minister has falsely reported Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s death, acknowledging the news is “unconfirmed.” It’s not clear who’s behind the report.
Mar 17, 2021 21:10
World News
Britain proudly announces a plan to ‘protect journalists’ – but if it really cared it would free Julian Assange
The UK Government’s new “action plan” to protect journalists will do little to burnish the credentials of a would-be champion of media freedom that continues to imprison the world’s most famous dissident journalist.
Mar 10, 2021 18:19
Won’t the British state’s cruel and conniving persecution of Julian Assange ever end? Just give it up and set him free
The WikiLeaks founder wouldn't skip the country, but a judge has turned down his plea for bail and ruled that he must remain in prison until the appeal process is completed
Jan 6, 2021 17:37
Judge’s denial of Assange bail ‘unfair & illogical,’ no reason to keep him behind bars – WikiLeaks editor-in-chief
It makes absolutely “no sense” to keep Julian Assange locked up any longer, WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson said shortly after a judge in London rejected his latest bail request.
Jan 6, 2021 14:12
World News
‘Bail him NOW!’ Roger Waters says after judge rejects extradition for Assange, calls ruling a ‘delaying tactic’ as US preps appeal
Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters has demanded the immediate release of Julian Assange after a UK judge declined a US extradition request, telling RT the WikiLeaks founder’s battle is far from over as Washington eyes an appeal.
Jan 5, 2021 03:31
UK News
George Galloway: I’m happy my friend Julian isn’t being sent to a US gulag. But this shameful episode is a huge stain on Britain
Julian Assange will go down in history as a great and brave journalist, and I hope he finds the strength to continue his noble work. But his persecution shames this country and those who went along with it.
Jan 4, 2021 15:28