UK: At the start of Julian Assange’s US extradition hearing, RSF renews calls for his release

NewsAt the start of Julian Assange’s US extradition hearing in London, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) renews calls for his release and for the UK not to comply with the US extradition request. Following an RSF action staged outside Belmarsh prison on 23 February, a delegation from RSF will be monitoring the extradition hearing starting on 24 February.From 24-28 February, RSF representatives will be present at the Woolwich Crown Court in London to monitor the start of the US extradition hearing in the case against Wikileaks founder Julian Assang

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