Monday, August 20, 2012

Assange speech


Assange taunts UK from embassy balcony. . . and THANKS to a roll-call of Latin American countrie


 the WikiLeaks founder stepped on to the balcony of the embassy in Knightsbridge, West London, under the noses of the British Establishment.
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Controversial: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange made his first public appearance in two months yesterday to demand the American government's 'war on whistleblowers' must end
Outspoken: He also said he had taken a 'stand for justice' and praised the 'courageous South American nation' of Ecuador,which has granted him political asylum
Outspoken: He also said he had taken a 'stand for justice' and praised the 'courageous South American nation' of Ecuador,which has granted him political asylum
Julian AssangeJulian Assange
Worried: During the seven minute speech, he said: 'As WikiLeaks stands under threat so does the freedom of expression and the health of all our democracies'
Crowded: Hundreds of supporters, journalists and police officers filled the Knightsbridge street to listen to Assange speak
Crowded: Hundreds of supporters, journalists and police officers filled the Knightsbridge street to listen to Assange speak
Protected: Assange, centre , made his speech from the safety of a balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy knowing that if he stepped foot outside the embassy he would be arrested by police officers
Protected: Assange, centre , made his speech from the safety of a balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy knowing that if he stepped foot outside the embassy he would be arrested by police officers
Grateful: Assange praised the 'courage' shown by the South American nation's president for granting him asylum
Grateful: Assange praised the 'courage' shown by the South American nation's president for granting him asylum
Speaking out: This picture taken from inside the embassy shows the vast support and police presence in front of Assange
Speaking out: This picture taken from inside the embassy shows the vast support and police presence in front of Assange


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