Assange 7 months in embassy surrounded by British police, Hague in Australia

international | anti-war / imperialism | news report Monday January 21, 2013 10:43 by Solidarity

This past Saturday marked 7 months since Julian Assange entered the Ecuadoran embassy in London http://tinyurl.com/b5wv2s6 seeking asylum from U.S. persecution. The embassy remains surrounded 24/7 by British police. Anti-war & human rights activists maintain a daily vigil 2pm-5pm. Yesterday photo http://tinyurl.com/ad4jgj2

British Foreign Minister Hague and Australian Foreign Minister Carr seem to be awaiting further instructions from the U.S. in dealing with Julian Assange who did much to expose their and U.S. war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. Meanwhile the British war effort continues in the Middle East, Afirca and Afghanistan,

During Hague's present visit to Australia, Australian Senator Ludlum writes to Australian Foreign Minister Carr outlining the persecution of Julian Assange and demanding the rights of this Australian citizen be defended by the Australian government.
http://tinyurl.com/a2nsg3y

Scroll down for further photos from within the embassy
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