WikiLeaks founder Assange arrives in Australia after US court decision | Video

Canberra, Jun 26 (EFE/EPA).- Julian Assange arrived in Canberra, Australia, on Wednesday, after formalising his release from US justice.

The WikiLeaks founder landed on a private plane after appearing in court in the Northern Mariana Islands, where he finalised his release from 12 years of confinement in the UK.

Charter flight VJT199 landed at about 19:40 local time at Canberra International Airport after a seven-hour flight from Saipan.

Assange was met by his wife, Stella Assange, and his two children, with a press conference scheduled for later in the evening. It is Assange's first media appearance since his release from a high-security UK prison on Monday. (Camera: HANDOUT).

FOOTAGE TAKEN FROM THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL OF THE NGO FREE ASSANGE. FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, NO MONETIZATION.

FOOTAGE OF WIKILEAKS FOUNDER JULIAN ASSANGE'S ARRIVAL IN CAMBERRA, AUSTRALIA.

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Date: 26/06/2024 10:27 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: CEDIDAS
Topic: Crime, law and justice
Politics » Freedom of the press
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 137 seconds
Reference: 55013979350
Relevance: Normal