On October 21, 1967, demonstrators against the war in Vietnam formed a human chain that encircled the Pentagon in Washington.
We should do the same around the perimeter of Belmarsh prison in London. The time is now if Julian Assange's life and the free press is to be saved.
A sombre but determined mood at the Home Office rally against extraditing Julian Assange, with a powerful speech by @StellaMoris1 and an incredible rallying call to defend journalism and a free press in Britain by @RichardBurgon ✊ 👏 👏 👏
#FreeAssangeNOW
UK courts have agreed to extradite an award-winning journalist to a country that is on record as plotting to assassinate him in London.
Does everyone understand how crazy this is?
That’s it: the clock is set. As of tomorrow, @pritipatel can sign or reject extradition at any point.
It’s not too late to sign @RSF_inter’s petition urging her to protect journalism + press freedom by rejecting extradition: https://t.co/AXFwSYhejJ
We’ll deliver it tomorrow!
Only 1️⃣ day left to sign @RSF_inter's petition opposing Julian Assange's extradition to the US. Already tomorrow the UK Home Secretary could approve or reject the extraction order.
It takes only a few clicks to help #FreeAssange: https://t.co/MgPV7oUVkK
Now that it is too late to send a letter asking the Home Secretary not to extradite Julian Assange, you might try this, the Home Secretary's office e-mail address: [email protected]
Please be quick, polite and brief.
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In pictures: Demonstrators hold banners and placards as they gather in front of the Home Office building, in London, during a demonstration to protest against the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US
BREAKING: Defence submissions to Home Secretary @pritipatel have just been filed, arguing why the US extradition of #Assange must be blocked.
#FreeAssangeNOW
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LAST DAYS to sign and share @RSF_inter's petition opposing Julian Assange's extradition to the US. After 18 May, UK Home Secretary @pritipatel could approve or reject the extraction order at any time. You can still help #FreeAssange !
https://t.co/9qdoasxWjR
With 45 other MEPs, we call for Julian #Assange not to be extradited to the US.
It would be a very worrying decision, not only for Mr. Assange, but also for freedom of expression and the disclosure of information of public interest #FreeAssange
The decision on Julian Assange must be taken by 18th May, *six* short days away . The address to which you may send courteous, brief letters to the Rt Hon Priti Patel, Home Secretary, asking her not to extradite Julian Assange:
Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
Once again. Why I oppose the extradition of Julian Assange: PETER HITCHENS: Extraditing Julian Assange threatens press freedom https://t.co/RvLPlIdzcF via @MailOnline
The decision on Julian Assange must be taken by 18th May, nine days away . The address to which you may send courteous, brief letters to the Rt Hon Priti Patel, Home Secretary, asking her not to extradite Julian Assange:
Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
"Ce que vous faites maintenant peut avoir un réel impact sur l'issue de cette affaire" @StellaMoris1@RSF_inter
signer la pétition contre l’extradition de Julian Assange avant 18 Mai
We are reaching out to organizations, journalists, activists, and all those concerned about securing an independent media to join us May 17th in DC. #FreeAssange No Extradition!
At @RSF_inter, we’re deeply saddened by the killing of Shireen Abu Aqla. We call for an independent international investigation to ensure #JusticeForShireenAbuAqla and hold all those responsible to account. Journalists must be able to do their jobs safely! https://t.co/Ko0ByWZwMc