Stella Assange, the wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, issued a stark warning, stating that her husband "will die" if extradited to the US. With his appeal set for February 20 and 21 in the British High Court, Stella emphasized that this represents his final legal opportunity to contest extradition.
Speaking to the media, Stella expressed deep concern over Julian's deteriorating health, both mentally and physically, emphasizing the grave risk he faces daily in prison. She highlighted the potential consequences of extradition, stressing that it could lead to Assange's demise.
Assange, an Australian citizen, faces 18 charges by American authorities related to the release of classified military documents, carrying the possibility of up to 175 years in prison if convicted.
Stella Assange underscored the severity of the situation, expressing fear that her husband would be confined in inhumane conditions if extradited. She denounced the extradition as politically motivated, arguing that it breaches the UK-US extradition treaty.
Amid mounting international pressure, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other lawmakers have urged the UK to return Assange to Australia. This motion coincides with Assange's impending appeal, challenging his extradition on espionage charges.
