Matthew Steeples suggests that it is action rather than talks that are required in the case of Julian Assange
Ricardo Patino, Ecuador’s foreign minister, has requested talks with his British counterpart William Hague regarding the situation created by Julian Assange moving himself into their embassy in London. This, frankly, is not required.
Two stories to keep beside you
Bugging Assange
Hidden microphone allegedly discovered in Ecuadorian embassy in London Ecuador’s foreign minister Ricardo Patino has issued a statement in which he claims he will reveal later the name of the country that controlled a bug that they discovered in their embassy in London the Evening Standard reports.
The appeal of Assange
As Julian Assange is granted the right to appeal against an arrest warrant for an alleged rape, Matthew Steeples examines the high profile individuals who have visited him during his time at the Embassy of Ecuador in London
It is Mr Assange himself who chose to skip bail and “hole” himself up in the Ecuadorean embassy in Knightsbridge and rather than talking about his case, Mr Patino should simply go there and tell the Wikileaks founder to leave. That is the only conversation that is required.
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I could not agree more.
Very interesting perspective, Matthew. Looking forward to more reports on controversial issues in international politics…