Assange was reportedly released from Belmarsh maximum security prison and is on his way to Saipan ahead of release and return to Australia
Julian Assange released from prison, WikiLeaks says, after striking deal with US justice department
Julian Assange’s mother, Christine Assange, has told the Guardian:
I am grateful that my son’s ordeal is finally coming to an end. This shows the importance and power of quiet diplomacy. Many have used my son’s situation to push their own agendas, so I am grateful to those unseen, hard-working people who put Julian’s welfare first. The past 14 years has obviously taken a toll on me as a mother, so I wish to thank you in advance for respecting my privacy.
It’s Wednesday the 19th of June. And it’s exactly 12 years today since Julian went into the embassy of Ecuador, which granted him political asylum…12 years on I’m visiting Julian in a high-security prison. This period of our lives, I’m confident now, has come to and end. And I think by this time next week, Julian will be free.”
Continue reading…Assange was reportedly released from Belmarsh maximum security prison and is on his way to Saipan ahead of release and return to AustraliaJulian Assange released from prison, WikiLeaks says, after striking deal with US justice departmentJulian Assange’s mother, Christine Assange, has told the Guardian:I am grateful that my son’s ordeal is finally coming to an end. This shows the importance and power of quiet diplomacy. Many have used my son’s situation to push their own agendas, so I am grateful to those unseen, hard-working people who put Julian’s welfare first. The past 14 years has obviously taken a toll on me as a mother, so I wish to thank you in advance for respecting my privacy.It’s Wednesday the 19th of June. And it’s exactly 12 years today since Julian went into the embassy of Ecuador, which granted him political asylum…12 years on I’m visiting Julian in a high-security prison. This period of our lives, I’m confident now, has come to and end. And I think by this time next week, Julian will be free.” Continue reading…