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The release of Julian Assange is a “victory for journalism and press freedom”he said on Tuesday Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which believes that The Wikileaks editor “never had
The release of Julian Assange is a “victory for journalism and press freedom”he said on Tuesday Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which believes that The Wikileaks editor “never had to spend a single day” without freedom.
“We are extremely pleased that Julian Assange is finally free, and this is a long-awaited victory for journalism and press freedom.”Rebecca Vincent, RSF’s campaign director, said in a statement.
He added that “Nothing can undo the last 13 years, but it’s never too late to do the right thing.” and we welcome the action of the United States government.”
Assange was released by British authorities after 1901 days in a maximum security prisonawaiting a decision on his extradition to the United States, and before that he had spent seven years as a refugee in the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
RSF’s Director of Campaigns emphasized:
He should never have spent a single day in prison for publishing information of public interest.
Assange’s release came after several years public actions and campaigns in their favorin which RSF played a central role.
Representatives of the organization were able to visit him in Belmarsh maximum security prison and They discussed their case directly with the US, UK and Australian governments.For “We urge them to find a political solution”RSF reminded.
Vincent added:
We will continue to campaign in support of journalists around the world who are persecuted for their reporting on national security.
The Paris-based organization recalled that although the success of Assange’s campaign “brings great relief” to his family and to journalists around the world, Australian editor He was jailed for 13 years “for publishing material which was both true and of great public interest”.
Instead of, “No responsibility has been accepted for the crimes revealed in the leaked documents” WikileaksRSF complained.
He also recalled that “on a personal level, Assange’s imprisonment has caused enormous damage to his physical and mental health.”
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Source: Aristegui Noticias
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