The International Federation of Journalists (@IFJGlobal) and various media outlets have raised concerns over the potential extradition of Julian Assange, emphasizing the threat it poses to press freedom globally. They argue that Assange's prosecution under the Espionage Act for publishing classified materials could set a dangerous precedent for journalists worldwide. The case has prompted calls for his immediate release and for the U.S. Department of Justice to drop its case against him, highlighting Assange's contributions to public knowledge through WikiLeaks and the broader implications for information warfare tactics. A Guardian editorial dated 18 February 2024 also underscored the importance of resisting Assange's extradition to uphold freedom of the press.
‘Basic Press Freedoms Are at Stake in the Julian Assange Case’ @jacobin #FreeAssange #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/OkUlXzizgE
Basic press freedoms are at stake in the Julian Assange case https://t.co/NFWc320zgB
Guardian Editorial: Why Julian Assange should not be extradited ‘A society that claims to uphold freedom of the press cannot possibly remain indifferent’ [18 February 2024] #FreeAssange #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/aFWxSSUT1c
We can no longer be silent as information warfare tactics are used against us to manipulate and deceive. This is critical. Please listen. https://t.co/Oq6eV0VlWr
The war against WikiLeaks, currently on display in Julian Assange’s extradition case, is a direct warning to those who might stand up against the current war mania. https://t.co/6TJdxbxEck
Basic Press Freedoms Are at Stake in the Julian Assange Case https://t.co/vaEU1hdK9i
The Julian Assange case matters for a lot of reasons — most of all, if it is a violation of the Espionage Act to publish classified materials, then many journalists could face prison. But it’s also worth considering Wikileaks massive contributions to the public. My piece today.. https://t.co/l8oZlTMpkM
If the US government succeeds in extraditing Julian Assange, it will score a victory not just against Assange, but against global press freedom. https://t.co/6TJdxbyc1S
In Julian Assange’s ongoing extradition battle in the UK, the United States is asserting its right to track down any journalist anywhere in the world, seize them, haul them to the US, and throw them into a US prison. https://t.co/6TJdxbxEck
Journalism is not a crime — yet. To keep it that way, the DOJ must end its Espionage Act case against Assange. By @CaitlinVogus https://t.co/usflfeJYGM
Urgent Congressional Briefing: Press Freedom & the Assange Prosecution https://t.co/5t5Ectsu0D
The ever intrepid @lhfang makes a solid case for why the potential extradition of Julian Assange "would create a dangerous precedent for the government to suppress future reporting." https://t.co/Z9qjYBVyrg
"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/iBg8rMHjhP