Topic: extradition
Extradition raises significant concerns about free speech and individual liberty, particularly when it involves journalists and activists facing charges for their expressions. Cases like that of Julian Assange highlight the potential for governments to use extradition as a tool for censorship and repression, undermining the right to dissent. The implications of such actions extend beyond borders, affecting global standards for press freedom and privacy rights.
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UK High Court Allows Assange to Challenge US Extradition
Assange’s fight for freedom continues amid fears of a 175-year sentence and dubious US assurances.
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“Weasel Words” – Stella Assange Challenges US Over Julian’s Fate
Stella Assange claims US diplomatic assurances offer no real protection for Julian under the First Amendment.
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Wix bans site of Brazilian journalist Allan dos Santos
Demands from a Brazilian court – despite it being a different jurisdiction.
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WikiLeaks journalist Julian Assange CAN be extradited to the US, UK court rules
A loss for free speech.
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British MPs call on Biden to drop charges against Julian Assange
24 lawmakers signed the letter.
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Hong Kong citizens are being arrested for saying nothing
The blank piece of paper has become a symbol of pushback against authoritarian China.
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Julian Assange makes rare court appearance relating to upcoming extradition hearing
The extradition hearing is coming up near the end of February.
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Security firm reportedly spied on Julian Assange in Ecuadorian embassy for the CIA
The security firm was charged with protecting the Ecuadorian embassy in London while Julian Assange was living there.
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Twitter running propaganda ad campaign against Hong Kong protestors from state-owned China news agency
China Xinhua News has been referred to as “the world’s biggest propaganda machine” by Reporters without Borders and the US…
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UN criticizes the UK’s treatment of Julian Assange, says they’re “deeply concerned” by his arrest
Assange is spending 23 hours per day in a cell for a “minor violation”.