The release on bail achieved by WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, is a small victory in the teeth of the attacks on democratic rights, and for the right of all of us to know what governments are upto and what deals they make behind our backs and contrary to the interests of ordinary working people.
News reports are suggesting, however, that - aside from the Swedish attempts at extradition on charges of sexual assault- the US government itself is building a case against Mr Assange that could involve persecution as a "co-conspirator" and the serious consequences that such a charge may entail. First, the US government have to get their hands on him, and the US and Britain have an extradition agreement that could see a speedy process if and when they decide to come for him.
We should say "No to a witch-hunt of Julian Assange!" "No to Extradition!" "Open the books!"
We demand the right to know what the government is doing in our name!
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