Yesterday Reporters Without Borders’ (RSF’s) Secretary-General Christophe Deloire and Director of Operations and Campaigns Rebecca Vincent had a visit scheduled with Julian Assange inside Belmarsh prison but were denied access at the last minute.
Christophe Deloire, RSF Secretary-General, said: "We are deeply disappointed by the arbitrary decision of the Belmarsh Prison Governor to prevent us from visiting Julian Assange, despite following all relevant prison procedures and rules. Julian Assange has the right to receive visitors in prison, and we are legitimate to visit him as a press freedom NGO. We call for an urgent reversal of this decision and to be allowed visitation access without further delay."
Read our press release about the event here: https://dontextraditeassange.com/post/representatives-of-reporters-without-borders-denied-access-to-visit-julian-assange-in-belmarsh-prison/
Last week III World Forum on Human Rights in Buenos Aires, Argentina concluded with a statement of support and calling for the freedom of the Australian journalist and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The statement was issued during the meeting and the manifesto was headed by the signatures of President Alberto Fernández and Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
Baltasar Garzón said he felt "complete satisfaction with such significant support as that shown by the main leaders in the defense of Human Rights around the world."
The declaration ends with the statement: “We urge the US Department of Justice to drop all charges against Mr. Assange, appealing to the United States Constitution itself, the human rights standards recognized in International Law, as well as the most basic humanitarian questions, since the life of a journalist is in danger, and the freedom of the press and the right of access to the world's information are at risk.”
Read the Public Statement Here: https://dontextraditeassange.com/post/iii-world-forum-on-human-rights-buenos-aires-argentina-2023/
The Times published a new interview with Stella Assange, wife of WikiLeaks founder. "Its completely absurd Julian's in prison at all...he did nothing but try to enforce international law. The longer every procedural step can be spun out, the more Assange’s health and stability will deteriorate and the stronger the deterrent effect on other journalists and whistleblowers.”
You can access the full article here: I married Julian Assange in prison. Now I’m fighting to free him
Beat The System
a/political and WikiLeaks present: BEAT THE SYSTEM on 08 April at EartH Hackney as the closing event for the States of Violence exhibition at a/political. The night brings together artists and musicians to raise awareness around the importance of press freedom and to empower the public to create positive change.
DATE: 8th April at EARTH, Hackney
SHOW: Bugzy Malone, Eva Lazarus, Lowkey, Ngaio
AFTER PARTY: Dutchie x Who Knew, Fabio & Grooverider, Flowdan (Live), Gardna, My Nu Leng, Sherelle + Special Guests
VENUE: EartH Hackney, 11-17 Stoke Newington Rd London N16 8BH
Tickets available via Earth website, DICE
TICKETS: https://link.dice.fm/N62138f43d16
Find out more here.