Anthony Albanese Speaks About Frustration Over Unsuccessful Attempts At Diplomacy With The Us To Free Julian Assange
Speaking to the ABC on Thursday, Mr Albanese stated he was nervous about the Wikileaks publisher's health. Australian High Commissioner Stephen Smith visited Mr Assange for the primary time inside Belmarsh prison last month. The prime minister said he had "some issues" with what Mr Assange printed and understood concerns raised within the US that leaks of confidential info could "result in consequences for people who discover themselves engaged in an activity". In November, Albanese had raised the issue in conferences with United States officials but didn't affirm on Friday if he would increase it with President Biden during his go to to Sydney on May 24 for the Quad leaders' summit. Assange, an Australian citizen, is battling extradition from Britain to the United States where he's wished on legal costs over the discharge of confidential U.S. navy records and
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