Assange Decision Welcomed by Australian Journalists’ Union

Assange’s brother would soon travel from London to the U.S. to lobby officials.

Julian Assange greets supporters outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London on May 19, 2017. Frank Augstein/AP Photo

A High Court decision in Britain to allow Julian Assange to appeal his extradition to the United States is a “small win” for the WikiLeaks founder but he should be freed now, the union for Australia’s journalists says.

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance remains concerned there is no certainty an appeal will be successful, which would mean Assange could still be tried for espionage in the U.S.