WikiLeaks says Julian Assange is 'free,' has left UK

"Julian Assange is free," WikiLeaks wrote on X of its founder, who had been detained in Britain for five years as he fought extradition to the United States which sought to prosecute him for revealing military secrets.

This screen shot courtesy of WikiLeaks X page shows Wikileaks founder Julian Assange walking to board a plane from London Stansted Airport on June 24, 2024. (AFP)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalist @NewVision

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Washington, United States | AFP

Julian Assange was released from prison Monday and has left Britain, WikiLeaks said, as he reached a landmark plea deal

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WikiLeaks says Julian Assange is 'free,' has left UK

"Julian Assange is free," WikiLeaks wrote on X of its founder, who had been detained in Britain for five years as he fought extradition to the United States which sought to prosecute him for revealing military secrets.

This screen shot courtesy of WikiLeaks X page shows Wikileaks founder Julian Assange walking to board a plane from London Stansted Airport on June 24, 2024. (AFP)

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