US Intelligence Kept Assange in UK Dungeon for Exposing War Crimes – CIA Analyst
Julian Assange, the firebrand transparency activist, is set to be released after years of confinement that have taken a toll on his mental and physical health.
Press freedom advocates celebrated Assange’s imminent release after being held in the UK for years, following a dramatic raid on the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
Despite plans by US intelligence to prevent his release, former CIA analyst John Kiriakou revealed the extent of the obsession with Assange.
Kiriakou emphasized the immense pressures and challenges faced by Assange, leading to his eventual acceptance of a plea deal.
Assange’s revelations shed light on US war crimes, sparking global debates over the conduct of the country’s surveillance state.
Assange’s work, including the release of the “Collateral Murder” video, exposed US military actions in the Middle East and prompted critical discussions.
The reluctance of US President Joe Biden to seek Assange’s release earlier highlights the power and ruthlessness of the US surveillance state.
John Miles
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