no comment Chinese artist Ai Weiwei holds protest against Assange extradition Weiwei claimed that the treatment of Assange bore similarities to the way Chinese authorities suppress dissidents. 28/09/2020
United Kingdom Assange extradition hearing restarts in London after lockdown delay The Wikileaks founder is fighting against being extradited to the United States where he faces espionage charges. 07/09/2020
United Kingdom Julian Assange 'had two children' during stint in Ecuadorian embassy Julian Assange allegedly had two children by his lawyer while he was staying in Ecuador's embassy in London. 12/04/2020
United Kingdom Sweden will not proceed with Julian Assange rape investigation One of the lawyers for Assange, who is in a UK jail, told Euronews his client had been "weakened by detention conditions which are absolutely extraordinary". 19/11/2019
United Kingdom Julian Assange appears in London court for extradition hearing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared in a London court on Monday for a hearing on whether he should be extradited to the United States to face spying charges. 21/10/2019
Sweden Swedish prosecutors file request for Julian Assange's arrest Swedish prosecutors filed a request for Julian Assange's arrest over rape allegations they are investigating. 20/05/2019
brussels bureau New rules for whistleblowers amid debate over Assange fate MEPs have backed new EU laws to protect employees who go public with reports of wrongdoing. The new rules protect whistleblowers from dismissal and offer safe channels for reporting abuses. The reforms come amid debate over the fate over Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange. 17/04/2019
