More Than 160 Politicians Back Calls For Release Of WikiLeaks Founder Assange
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published September 21, 2020 | 09:18 PM
More than 160 prominent politicians from across the globe, including 13 current and former heads of state, have now added their names to an open letter addressed to the UK government that calls for the immediate release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
LONDON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st September, 2020) More than 160 prominent politicians from across the globe, including 13 current and former heads of state, have now added their Names to an open letter addressed to the UK government that calls for the immediate release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
The open letter has been signed by current Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the president of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez, according to the Lawyers For Assange portal, which has published the open letter.
"We call on you to act in accordance with national and international law, human rights and the rule of law by bringing an end to the ongoing extradition proceedings and granting Mr. Assange his long overdue freedom - freedom from torture, arbitrary detention and deprivation of liberty, and political persecution," the letter reads.
Other notable supporters of the letter include the former prime minister of Spain, Jose Luis Zapatero, former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, and Evo Morales, ex-president of Bolivia.
Assange is currently facing extradition to the United States to face a swath of charges filed under the Espionage Act. A hearing is ongoing in London, and the WikiLeaks founder is currently being held at Belmarsh prison in the UK capital.
A Press Gazette survey published this past Thursday found that almost six in ten readers of the magazine believe that the UK government should intervene to stop the ongoing extradition proceedings.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Govt committed to developing gems, jewellery sector: Minister
Three new bills introduced in Senate
Nine dead, 1,318 injured in Punjab road accidents
Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead
1st-ever National Sports Revival conference starts next month
Joint venture decided for action against MEPCO’s defaulters
Modern irrigation system imperative to deal with water scarcity: UAF VC
Bringing 4.4mln hectares suitable land under olive cultivation to address econom ..
One woman died after speedy bus overturned
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa
Parliament committed to resolve public issues on priority basis: Ghulam Mustafa
Collaborative Care of Diabetes Centre inaugurated in Faisalabad
More Stories From World
-
Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead
38 minutes ago -
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa
44 minutes ago -
US economic growth slows significantly in first quarter
37 minutes ago -
Macron warns 'mortal' Europe needs stronger defence
42 minutes ago -
COP29 host says deal on climate aid essential but offers few details
1 hour ago -
Ukraine jails couple for helping Russia strike hospital
1 hour ago
-
Togo opposition asks W.Africa court to overturn reforms
2 hours ago -
Paris landmark Moulin Rouge's windmill sails collapse
2 hours ago -
Ahead of feared Rafah invasion, Palestinians mourn bombardment dead
2 hours ago -
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains cause floods, landslides: PM
2 hours ago -
Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing's Auto China show
2 hours ago -
Chinese defense minister to attend SCO meeting in Kazakhstan
2 hours ago