Comments on: Index on Censorship responds to Julian Assange allegations

By: Andy M

Andy M — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:01:23 +0000

“Anyone concerned about free speech and human rights will be alarmed at any suggestion that the allegations against Mr Assange are being manipulated for political purposes.”

Who is suggesting this, and where is the evidence?

By: Karl Pfeifer

Karl Pfeifer — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 20:55:37 +0000

“A Swedish court today approved a request by prosecutors to detain Assange for questioning on suspicion of rape, sexual molestation and unlawful coercion.” Guardian 18.11.2010

It is natural that for a lawyer to declare his client innocent. Usually one can rely on a court of a democratic neutral country like Sweden.

Does Mr. Stephens or Index on Censorship have evidence that the Swedish court is a tool of a foreign country?

By: nb

nb — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:47:04 +0000

Julian is the true hero of our time. It breaks my heart to see him persecuted like this. Humanity, corrupted as it has become, needs people like him more than ever. He is irreplaceable.

By: Howard

Howard — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:33:23 +0000

It is VERY suspicious that such allegations were timed as they were to coincide with Wikileaks disclosures of US and UK military-related documents. Smear tactics are classic bullying/psychological pressure techniques engaged in by governments and other large organizations.

I hope that Julian Assange manages to find a country that will offer him political asylum, but I would encourage him to take any such offers as potentially subject to revocation under pressure.
Wikileaks has performed a vital service to humanity, that must not be allowed to be thwarted.