Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is free. On the morning of June 24, Assange left Belmarsh maximum security prison after spending 1901 days incarcerated. Granted bail by the High Court in London, Assange was released at Stansted airport in the afternoon and boarded a plane to depart the UK.
This liberation is the result of a global campaign encompassing grassroots organizers, press freedom advocates, legislators, and political leaders worldwide, extending even to the United Nations. This collective effort paved the way for prolonged negotiations with the US Department of Justice, resulting in a deal that remains under finalization. Further details will be provided as they become available.
Assange’s release marks the end of over five years spent in a 2×3 meter cell, where he endured 23-hour daily isolation. He will soon reunite with his wife, Stella Assange, and their children, who have known their father only through prison visits.
Julian Assange founded WikiLeaks in 2006, and under his leadership, the organization published groundbreaking stories exposing government corruption and human rights abuses, holding powerful entities accountable. These actions have come at a significant personal cost, highlighting Assange’s unwavering commitment to the public’s right to know.
