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June 23, 2022

Head of Australian Journalism Prize Denounces U.K. Approval of Julian Assange's Extradition
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In Australia, the head of the foundation which distributes one of the
country's most prestigious journalism awards has denounced the United
Kingdom's decision to extradite Wiki Leaks founder Julian Assange to the
United States. Adele Ferguson, the chair of the Walkley Foundation, has
called on Australia to intervene to help Assange, who is an Australian
citizen. Ferguson said, "Assange has been languishing for years and it
is high time he is brought home. Press freedom and human rights are
vital to our society and what is happening sets a very dangerous
precedent at a time when press freedom in this country is being chipped
away. This is the time for the government to stand up for press
freedom."


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