WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Returns to Australia as a Free Man
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, has returned to Australia to start life as a free man. Assange was released after a court deal in the Northern Mariana Islands, following five years in Britain's Belmarsh prison. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the decision, while the United Nations cited human rights concerns for supporting his release.
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, returned to Australia to start life as a free man after admitting he revealed US defence secrets.
Assange arrived in Canberra following a five-year imprisonment in Britain's Belmarsh prison and a court deal in the Northern Mariana Islands, which granted him freedom.
He greeted his wife and father upon arrival and plans to spend quality time with them.
Assange's plea deal with the US Justice Department sentenced him to the time already served.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the decision, despite former US Vice President Mike Pence's disapproval.
The United Nations also supported Assange's release, citing human rights concerns.
Assange's case, which has raised significant issues regarding press freedom and national security, has now concluded, much to the relief of his family and supporters.
Assange arrived in Canberra following a five-year imprisonment in Britain's Belmarsh prison and a court deal in the Northern Mariana Islands, which granted him freedom.
He greeted his wife and father upon arrival and plans to spend quality time with them.
Assange's plea deal with the US Justice Department sentenced him to the time already served.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the decision, despite former US Vice President Mike Pence's disapproval.
The United Nations also supported Assange's release, citing human rights concerns.
Assange's case, which has raised significant issues regarding press freedom and national security, has now concluded, much to the relief of his family and supporters.
