Categories: Latest News

UK court blocks Julian Assange’s extradition to US

The UK court on Monday has blocked Julian Assange’s extradition to the US.

A British judge ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should not be extradited to the United States to face espionage charges for publishing secret documents online.

District Judge Vanessa Baraitser made the ruling at the Old Bailey court in central London in the long-running case, which has become a cause celebre for media freedom.

The judge stated that the extradition would be “oppressive” because of his mental health.

Assange appeared in court on Monday, having arrived from the maximum-security Belmarsh prison in southeast London, where he has been jailed for almost two years.

In the meantime, Assange, 49, is expected to remain in jail in the UK.

As being reported, he has been held at the maximum-security Belmarsh prison in southeast London since April 2019.

Saman Siddiqui

Recent Posts

  • Sports News

Azlan Shah Cup: Pakistan register 2nd consecutive win by beating South Korea 4-0

Pakistan registered its second consecutive win at the Azlan Shah Hockey Cup by beating South…

15 hours ago
  • Sports News

If Pakistan wins T20 World Cup, each player to get $100,000 prize money

If Pakistan wins the T20 World Cup, each player is to get $100,000 prize money!…

18 hours ago
  • Latest News

Pakistani teen, who went missing three weeks ago, laid to rest in Dubai

Pakistani teenager Ibrahim Muhammad was laid to rest in Dubai. He was found dead after…

20 hours ago
  • Books

End of an era: Reader’s Digest UK closes after 86 years

Reader's Digest has closed its doors after 86 years amid 'financial pressures'. The first international…

21 hours ago
  • Entertainment News

Ayeza Khan adds to the curiosity of Jaan-e-Jahan fans

Ayeza Khan added to the curiosity of Jaan-e-Jahan fans! as ARY Digital's hotly-anticipated drama serial…

2 days ago
  • Latest News

Israeli army kills 32 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in past 24 hours

The Israeli army, in the past 24 hours, killed 32 Palestinians and wounded 41 others…

2 days ago