UK court formally issues order to extradite Julian Assange to US - GulfToday

UK court formally issues order to extradite Julian Assange to US

  • 20 Apr 2022
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

A UK court on Wednesday issued a formal order to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face trial over the publication of secret files relating to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

The decision now rests with interior minister Priti Patel, although Assange's lawyers may still appeal to the High Court if she approves the extradition.

Agence France-Presse

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