Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Assange refused offer of assistance from Australia [View all]
Updated 18 August 2012, 14:46 AEST
The Australian Government has confirmed it has had contact with Julian Assange while he has been holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
Foreign Minister Bob Carr's office says consular officials have spoken with the WikiLeak's founder on eight occasions.
The last conversation was less than two days ago, just before Ecuador granted him asylum.
A spokesman for Senator Carr says Mr Assange was offered consular assistance, but he thanked them and declined the offer ...
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2012-08-18/assange-refused-offer-of-assistance-from-australia/1001616
11 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
= new reply since forum marked as read