assange's first public statement since his release
2024-10-03
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reference news network reported on october 3according to a report on the new york times website on october 1, wikileaks founder julian assange told relevant human rights organizations on the 1st that his imprisonment set a "dangerous precedent." this is his first public statement since his release from a british prison in june.
according to reports, assange said at a hearing held by the council of europe’s legal affairs and human rights committee: “i want to make it completely clear: the reason why i am free today is not because this system worked. i have been imprisoned for many years. i was freed because i pleaded guilty to journalistic crimes.”
he said: "i have been formally convicted by an external power for soliciting, receiving and publishing true information about that power while i was in europe. the fundamental issue is simple: journalists should not be prosecuted for carrying out their duties."
according to reports, the state secrets published by wikileaks relate to u.s. military activities in afghanistan and iraq, including civilian deaths and prisoner abuse. secrets also cover cables between u.s. diplomats that reveal bargaining among diplomats, outspoken assessments of foreign leaders and assessments of nuclear and terrorist threats. (compiled by qing songzhu)
