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Julian Assange celebrates first Christmas after release: A new chapter for the WikiLeaks founder

Julian Assange, reunited with his family, marks his first Christmas in Australia following his release after a decade-long legal battle.

Pratibha by Pratibha
December 24, 2024
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Julian Assange with his wife Stella and their children Gabriel and Max (WikiLeaks/PA)

Julian Assange with his wife Stella and their children Gabriel and Max (WikiLeaks/PA)

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is celebrating his first Christmas since his release from prison, marking a poignant moment in a tumultuous chapter of his life. A rare photo shared by his wife, Stella Assange, captures the 53-year-old holding a lamb against the backdrop of a clear Australian sky. The image symbolizes a fresh start for Assange, who spent years entangled in legal battles and solitary confinement.

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The heartfelt message, posted by Ms. Assange on social media, extended warm wishes to their supporters. “Merry Christmas to everyone from Julian, Stella, and our kids, Gabriel and Max,” the post read. “May the new year bring a steadfast push for peace and dignity for all.”

Assange, born in Queensland, Australia, was released in June after spending five years in the UK’s Belmarsh Prison. Much of his imprisonment was in solitary confinement. His freedom followed a pivotal court appearance in the US territory of the Northern Mariana Islands, where he struck a plea deal. The agreement saw him plead guilty to one charge while 17 other espionage charges were dropped by the US government.

The legal saga surrounding Assange began in 2010, when WikiLeaks published hundreds of thousands of classified documents detailing civilian deaths and other controversies linked to the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. The leaks also exposed an airstrike in Baghdad that killed innocent bystanders, including a father and two Reuters journalists. Assange’s actions made him a divisive figure, hailed by press freedom advocates as a whistleblower and condemned by governments as a threat to national security.

The publisher’s extradition to the US, approved in June 2022 by then-UK Home Secretary Priti Patel, was formally overturned this summer, enabling him to return to Australia. His release marked the end of a decade-long pursuit by US prosecutors, who argued his actions endangered lives and compromised security.

Now back in his homeland, Assange appears to be focusing on family and the future. The photo of him with his wife and children reflects a personal victory amidst years of public scrutiny. Supporters worldwide continue to rally behind him, advocating for press freedom and the rights of whistleblowers.

As Assange celebrates the holidays with his loved ones, his story remains a symbol of the complex intersections between journalism, freedom of expression, and national security.

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A passionate news person, trying to reflect her views on the recent happenings around the globe, bringing you a nuanced perspective and keeping the ethics of journalism alive in the process. My journey started in an international newsroom, where I have covered major events and been to the roots of them.  The  South-Asian region has also caught my interest, where I have covered more of the features and cultural side of the South-Asian countries. As a journalist dedicated to ethical reporting and with a personal interest in exposing hidden narratives, I aim to offer complex perspectives that enhance comprehension of the modern, globalized world.

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