R2K calls for Assange’s unconditional release!

R2K notes with concern that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange continues to be denied due process in British courts, and continues to be imprisoned in Guantanamo-like conditions. Along with most of global civil society, we see this not only as a breach of human rights but a threat to media freedom. 

We are confident that South Africa’s courts would not hesitate to hold the US government’s use of its Espionage Act a violation of our Bill of Rights and dismiss such an extradition request, but it appears that British (as well as US) courts are packed with right-wingers. Relief can only come through political pressure.

Hence we call not only for Assange’s unconditional release but for people of integrity everywhere to assert that this kind of case, which is already chilling journalism, can not be tolerated.

For more information contact:

Michael Graaf, R2K Activist: 064 775 4342

Thabo Maile, R2K Activist: 078 119 4257