It’s a critical moment for Julian Assange – who this week is making one final appeal to the UK’s high court to block his extradition to the US, which is pursuing the publisher for alleged espionage. His real ‘crime,’ many would argue, is simply lifting the lid on US wrongdoings – by publishing a trove of diplomatic cables that implicate Washington in atrocities and alleged war crimes.
Many of these relate directly to Africa. Here’s a reminder of some of Assange’s key revelations concerning American foul play on the African continent – and of why the UK should free him immediately. Make some noise in the comments!