Possibility of delivery and trial of Detective Julian Assange has raised concerns for media Freedom can have a “chilling effect” on The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, said Saturday that investigative journalism.
Assange, who held in London is tight security prison Since 2019, appeal against Extradition from Britain to the United States.
Aussie is wanted to me face Experience for Allegedly violating US Espionage Act by publishing classified in the US military and diplomatic files in 2010 related to war in Afghanistan and Iraq.
51-year-old can face contracts in jail if found Guilty, but his supporters portray him as a martyr to freedom of the press after being held in British custody nearly seven years later inside the Ecuadorean embassy in London.
“I’m familiar with of The health issues that Mr. Assange suffered during his time in detentionAnd the remain concerned for His physical and mental health in Statement after the meeting with WikiLeaks founder’s wife and lawyer on Thursday.
“Possibility of extradition and trial of Mr. Assange raises concerns about media freedom and possible relax effect on investigative journalism and on the activities of Whistleblowers.
“In these circumstances, I will like To emphasize the importance of respect guarantee of The human rights of Mr. Assange, in In particular the right to a fair trial and due process guarantees in This issue.
“Mine office will continue closely follow Mr Assange’s case.
Bachelet term As United Nations High Commissioner for Human rights end on Wednesday, after four years in The post. The former The successor to the Chilean president has not yet been appointed.
US-based Assange Defense Committee coalition fighting to liberate former computer said the legal hacker battle over The delivery process was hot up on Multiple fronts.
Assange’s lawyers stressed the legal and human rights implications of The case, while Stella Assange updated Bachelet on years of impact of was confinement on Julian and family’s health, the statement said.
Assange’s case has become a cause celebrity for media Freedom and its supporters accuse Washington of trying to hide reports of legitimate security concerns.
