A very important decision has been made regarding Julian Assange, the founder of the WikiLeaks platform, which has caused a stir in the world with the documents he has published so far. This request to Julian, who has been in England for some time and whose extradition is being sought over the leak of classified military documents in the US investigation, was officially accepted today.

The British government formally accepted the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States. The shared statement said Assange was assured he would not be held in solitary confinement and his extradition was accepted for this reason. British court orders Assange’s extradition does not indicate that it is oppressive, dishonest or abusive of the process. ruled.

“The Beginning of a New Legal War”

Although Assange’s extradition to the United States was accepted, according to both WikiLeaks and the journalist’s wife, Stella Assange, it actually marked the start of another civil lawsuit. Stella Assange said in her statement: “This is not the end of the war. Just the start of a new legal warHe used his expressions. WikiLeaks has announced that it will appeal the British court’s ruling.

Assange has 14 days to appeal the court’s decision. If the court does not accept his appeal, Assange must be extradited to the United States within 28 days of the decision.

“Cold message to all journalists”

On the other hand, the extradition decision for Assange also sparked discussions about journalism. Assange’s wife described the UK’s decision as a black day for press freedom and British democracy. Amnesty International Secretary General Agnes Callamard also stated that the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States a cold message for all journalists around the world shared that.

Assange was arrested by British police on April 11, 2019, after his asylum was withdrawn at the Ecuadorian embassy in London, where he has resided since 2012. Assange’s lawyer shared in his statement at the time that the reason for the arrest was the “US extradition request” and “breach of bail conditions”. On January 4, 2021, local judge Vanessa Baraitser went to the US due to the risk of Assange’s mental health deteriorating. no refund possible had decided. But that decision has changed today.