Julian Assange Talk: Watch Live
Mr. Assange speaks at 08:30 CET, i.e. 2 hours from now. Live link: https://www.youtube.com/live/Mq85IZMeigc
8:37 CET: He began speaking from his script.
Some of the latest headlines (this morning):
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WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange to make first public statement since his release from prison
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will make his first public statements since he was released from prison when he addresses the Council of Europe on Tuesday.
Assange, 53, is expected to give evidence to the legal affairs and human rights committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France.
The Parliamentary Assembly, which includes parliamentarians from 46 European countries, said the hearing will discuss Assange’s detention and conviction “and their chilling effect on human rights” ahead of a debate on the topic on Wednesday.
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Julian Assange to Break Silence at Council of Europe Hearing
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will address the Council of Europe, marking his first public statement since being released from prison. Assange, held for publishing U.S. military secrets, will testify on his detention's impact on human rights. His appearance follows a report labeling him a political prisoner.
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Wikileaks founder speaks publicly again for the first time
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who was released in June, wants to speak publicly about his case for the first time since his imprisonment in 2019.
9:00: Questions have begun.
He now explains why after 14 years confined he took the plea 'bargain'.