Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is currently attending a parliamentary hearing at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg to discuss his detention and conviction. The focus of the hearing is on the potential chilling effect that his case has had on human rights.
The hearing comes ahead of a full plenary debate on the topic by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) scheduled for the following day. Assange’s case has sparked widespread debate and concern about the implications for press freedom and the protection of whistleblowers.
Assange has been detained in the UK since 2010, facing charges related to his publication of classified documents through WikiLeaks. His case has raised questions about whether he will receive a fair trial and whether his detention is in violation of his human rights.
The outcome of the hearing and subsequent debate at the Council of Europe could have far-reaching implications for the protection of human rights and freedom of the press. As the world watches, the proceedings will shed light on the importance of upholding these fundamental rights in the face of increasing threats.
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