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August 21, 2012

Ecuadoreans Show Support After Gov’t Grants Asylum to Julian Assange 
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Britain has threatened to enter the Ecuadorean embassy in London to
seize Julian Assange following Ecuador's approval of Assange's bid for
political asylum. On Monday, a group of demonstrators marched in Ecuador
to support their government's decision.

Edmundo Andrade: "His life is practically at risk, and our country
Ecuador is one the countries that most respects human rights. We are
backing this decision and welcoming Julian Assange to our country."

 

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