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August 2, 2012

Mother of WikiLeaks Founder Meets With Ecuadorean President 
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The mother of Wiki Leaks founder Julian Assange has wrapped up a visit
to Ecuador in a bid to campaign for her son's asylum request. Assange
has taken refuge in the Ecuadorean embassy in London as he fights
extradition to Sweden. After meeting with Ecuadorean President Rafael
Correa, Assange’s mother, Christine Assange, said her son would enjoy
living in Ecuador should he receive asylum.

Christine Assange: "This is a sovereign decision and I respect that. I
respect that he will make a decision in the best interest of Julian,
human rights and his country. I like the simple life close to nature, as
does Julian. And if Julian were to come here, I think he would love it."

 

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