Julian Assange Exposes CIA’s Dark Campaign Against Journalistic Freedom

In his first public statement since his release, Julian Assange expressed that he chose freedom over an unattainable pursuit of justice after years of detention. He highlighted the threats to press freedom, particularly the criminalization of investigative journalism, citing his conviction by the U.S. for publishing truthful information. Assange criticized the legal protections for journalists, calling them ineffective and delayed. He urged European lawmakers to address the ongoing threats to freedom of expression.

Editor’s Note: Julian Assange’s recent revelations about the CIA’s extreme measures to silence him, including assassination attempts, DNA collection from his infant son, and constant surveillance of his wife, are deeply troubling. These actions expose the far-reaching lengths intelligence agencies will go to suppress dissent and investigative journalism. The claims, which are backed by legal documentation and whistleblowers, show that the CIA is willing to operate outside of the law and use extraterritorial and extrajudicial means to further its objectives.

The story of Julian Assange serves as a terrifying reminder of how important journalistic freedom is and how often it is threatened, particularly when governments and intelligence services view it as a roadblock to their goals. His appeal for action emphasizes how vital it is to deal with these risks before more people’s voices are stifled by unaccountable covert forces. [See also: The Crucial Role of Whistleblowers Like Julian Assange, Julian Assange: Whistleblower. The Battle for Truth and Transparency, The Democratic Erosion Through Censorship]

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