Australian PM Welcomes Biden’s Comment on Assange Charges

‘We have raised, on behalf of Mr. Assange, Australia’s national interest that enough is enough and this needs to be brought to a conclusion.’

Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hold a banner and placards outside the Royal Courts of Justice, Britain's High Court, in central London on March 26, 2024. Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed U.S. President’s response to Australian requests to drop the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

The U.S. is seeking to extradite the 52-year-old Australian from the U.K on espionage charges over the release of military and confidential documents.