Assange Lodges Appeal , Against Extradition , As Supporters Protest in London.
'The Independent' reports that Julian Assange
has appealed the decision to allow
him to be extradited to the United States.
On July 1, supporters staged protests
on the eve of the imprisoned
activist's 51st birthday.
Among those gathered outside
the Home Office in central London
was the WikiLeaks founder's wife, Stella. .
According to 'The Independent,' the protests were meant to step up calls and public support for Assange to be released from prison.
Assange is currently being held in
Belmarsh Prison in London while the courts
decide whether he can be extradited.
Last month, Home Secretary
Priti Patel approved Assange's
extradition to the U.S. .
Last month, Home Secretary
Priti Patel approved Assange's
extradition to the U.S. .
On July 1, an appeal application
was submitted to the High Court.
'The Independent' reports
that Assange is wanted by
American authorities for
documents he leaked
in 2010 and 2011.
'The Independent' reports
that Assange is wanted by
American authorities for
documents he leaked
in 2010 and 2011.
Those documents related
to the United States' wars
in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Those documents related
to the United States' wars
in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Beginning in 2012,
Assange sought asylum
in London's Ecuadorian embassy.
Beginning in 2012,
Assange sought asylum
in London's Ecuadorian embassy.
He has been imprisoned since 2019
when authorities forcibly
removed him from the embassy