Julian Assange has marked five years of incarceration in the UK's most secure prison for his role in publishing sensitive documents. This prolonged detention has triggered widespread condemnation from various press and human rights organizations. The Freedom of the Press Foundation highlighted the threat to journalists and press freedom posed by prosecuting Assange. Similarly, the International Federation of Journalists and Amnesty International have called for his immediate release, criticizing the political motives behind his detention and the damage it inflicts on global media freedom. Reports have also surfaced about past CIA plans, directed by Pompeo, to kidnap and potentially assassinate Assange, further complicating the legal and ethical issues surrounding his case. Amidst growing international pressure, including a statement from President Biden, there are indications that the US might consider the Australian request to dismiss the case against Assange, potentially allowing him to return home. Amnesty International General Secretary Agnes Callamard has also condemned the ongoing persecution of Assange, stating it makes a mockery of the USA's obligations under international law.
One more example of the Assange prosecution undermining the US's ability to push back against press freedom abuses abroad. https://t.co/dfjxzZJASI
Amnesty International General Secretary Agnes Callamard: “The ongoing persecution of Julian Assange makes a mockery of the USA’s obligations under international law, and their stated commitment to freedom of expression” @AgnesCallamard @amnesty #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/It2OPLDi6u
Let Assange Go Home, writes the @nytopinion editorial board member Serge Schmemann. https://t.co/2Fr0oMf9hF
It’s now time to let him go. He’s already paid a very high price. “The government of Australia last week asked the U.S. if it could reach a felony plea deal with Assange that could result in his return home, according to people familiar with the matter.” https://t.co/dwwnZocCqf
Media freedom is suffering lasting damage by the continued prosecution of Julian Assange Amnesty: "The US authorities are paving the way to a disastrous precedent for worldwide media freedom if Julian Assange is extradited" #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/dsetwmxhMC
"The International Federation of Journalists condemns once again the politically motivated and prolonged detention of Julian Assange and urges his immediate release" @IFJGlobal #FreeAssange #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/xZ4In4t1Qf
Amnesty: Julian Assange’s five-year imprisonment in the UK is unacceptable “Julian Assange dared to bring to light revelations of alleged war crimes committed by the USA. It is unacceptable that years of his life have been stolen" #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/r5fa4fnwVi
Julian #Assange's lawyer, Jen Robinson, and his brother, Gabriel Shipton, addressed the public following President #Biden's statement indicating that the US is considering the Australian request to dismiss the case against him. https://t.co/DsCIX3dSeh
After five years, it is time for the Biden administration to end this sordid effort to take revenge against Julian Assange for reporting the truth about the United States’ conduct of the war in Iraq—before it ends the First Amendment' @thenation https://t.co/zhV6xodkX2
US Government: The Constitution Protects Freedom of Press as a necessary instrument of a functional democracy. Assange: The US is breaking the 4th Amendment. US Gov't: No! Not Like That! Assange: And now the 1st Amendment. US: STOP IT! STOP HOLDING US ACCOUNTABLE! https://t.co/jvpm1Xvjn6
National Union of Journalists: 'The CIA reportedly plotted to kidnap and assassinate Julian Assange - we demand his release' #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/kBbNysktQN https://t.co/Jc1pEXpxhl
"The International Federation of Journalists, representing more than 600,000 journalists worldwide, calls for Julian Assange's immediate release" WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange marked 5 years at the UK's most secure prison for publishing on Thursday #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/PVB8wMsW5W
'CIA Director Pompeo instructed the agency to make plans to kidnap and murder Julian Assange after WikiLeaks published documents related to massive, warrantless spying on American citizens and foreign politicians' #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/wK8BAch5Iv
Julian Assange is marked five years incarcerated in the UK's most secure prison for publishing on Thursday; The Freedom of the Press Fedoundation say: "Prosecuting Julian Assange threatens journalists and press freedom" #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/XtzJE3Raj2