Journalists and organizations are voicing their concerns over the potential extradition of Julian Assange to the United States. The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Dr. Alice Edwards, has urged the UK Government to halt the extradition, warning that Assange could be at risk of torture or ill-treatment if extradited. Former US Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich has stated that 'Assange ought to be free, no question about it,' and criticized the military-industrial complex for its actions against whistleblowers. The International Federation of Journalists, representing over 600,000 journalists worldwide, has called for Assange's immediate release.
"The International Federation of Journalists, representing more than 600,000 journalists worldwide, calls for Julian Assange's immediate release" #FreeAssange #FreeAssangeNOW @IFJGlobal @NUJofficial @withMEAA @EFJEUROPE https://t.co/yZb9cDx9Ic
‘I am committed to reporting on surveillance and censorship, because I regard free speech as the bedrock of our republic and the linchpin of our democratic process.’ @lhfang: 👇 https://t.co/pzXYbE9oiL
Former US Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich: "Assange ought to be free, no question about it.” “Julian Assange is a prime example of what happens when the military-industrial complex wants to crush someone who’s exposing what is actually going on" #FreeAssange https://t.co/JzNKynRLWl
Beware of anyone who says this kind of journalism shouldn’t be allowed. They are enemies of freedom. The search for the truth and the ability to tell it must always be defended and protected. https://t.co/CQ98vs8fXf
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture @DrAliceJEdwards urges UK 🇬🇧 Government to halt the possible extradition of Julian Assange to the US 🇺🇸. If extradited, #Assange would be at risk of treatment amounting to torture or other forms of ill-treatment or punishment, warns Dr. Edwards. https://t.co/3sQmlckIbz
Once again I urge my fellow journalists, regardless of your political views, without fear or favour, to speak out against the extradition to the USA of Julian Assange, a threat to the freedom of all journalists. Your words will matter. So will your silence, if you choose that.