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February 06, 2016

Assange Vindicated - UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD)


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RT News


‘UN decision undeniable victory, Sweden & UK lost,’ Assange tells crowds in London

Published time: 5 Feb, 2016 16:18
Edited time: 5 Feb, 2016 16:50

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has hailed as “a victory that cannot be denied” a favorable UN panel ruling on his detention, saying that the UK and Sweden have lost at the highest level. The comments came as he appeared on the balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy in London.

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http://on.rt.com/73qj



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Opinion 54/2015 - Legally Binding

"In that opinion, the Working Group recognized that Mr. Assange is entitled to his freedom of movement and to compensation."

http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=17012&LangID=E





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COMMENT


Surprising decision.

Not because I don't think it's warranted, but because the UN as an institution is not something I regard highly.

Suck it up, Britain & Sweden ... looooooool




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