04:17Dozens of Julian Assange supporters were protesting for the second day at the centre of Berlin on Wednesday demanding the freedom of speech for journalists, as the WikiLeaks founder's extradition case hearing in London's High Court continues.
Footage shows protesters gathering in front of the British Embassy chanting 'Release him, immediately' and 'Free Assange' and then marching with placards reading: 'Free Assange. No U.S. extradition' and 'Freedom for Julian Assange. Truth is never a crime' to the Brandenburg Gate.
"As a journalist, Julian Assange only did what investigative journalists do. Namely, interviewing sources and getting information from them, and then responsibly communicating it to the population and handing it over. So ensure transparency, in a word," explained protest organiser, Almut.
"If journalists in the United States were to be imprisoned for publishing classified materials, the prisons would be full, from America's most famous reportage from newspapers like New York Times, the Washington and the world free journal," stated one of the protesters during his speech to the protesters.
Similar demonstrations in support of Assange took place globally, reflecting widespread concerns over the potential consequences of his extradition.
The rally coincides with the second day of a two-day hearing, during which Assange faces 18 charges from US authorities related to the publication of classified military and diplomatic documents.
Assange has been held in the UK's Belmarsh Prison since his arrest in April 2019, following the revocation of his asylum status at the Ecuadorian Embassy.
Despite legal challenges, including a failed attempt to contest his extradition, Assange's fate remains uncertain as his legal battle continues.
'Only did what investigative journalists do' - Dozens of Assange's supporters rally in Berlin amid second day of extradition hearings
Dozens of Julian Assange supporters were protesting for the second day at the centre of Berlin on Wednesday demanding the freedom of speech for journalists, as the WikiLeaks founder's extradition case hearing in London's High Court continues.
Footage shows protesters gathering in front of the British Embassy chanting 'Release him, immediately' and 'Free Assange' and then marching with placards reading: 'Free Assange. No U.S. extradition' and 'Freedom for Julian Assange. Truth is never a crime' to the Brandenburg Gate.
"As a journalist, Julian Assange only did what investigative journalists do. Namely, interviewing sources and getting information from them, and then responsibly communicating it to the population and handing it over. So ensure transparency, in a word," explained protest organiser, Almut.
"If journalists in the United States were to be imprisoned for publishing classified materials, the prisons would be full, from America's most famous reportage from newspapers like New York Times, the Washington and the world free journal," stated one of the protesters during his speech to the protesters.
Similar demonstrations in support of Assange took place globally, reflecting widespread concerns over the potential consequences of his extradition.
The rally coincides with the second day of a two-day hearing, during which Assange faces 18 charges from US authorities related to the publication of classified military and diplomatic documents.
Assange has been held in the UK's Belmarsh Prison since his arrest in April 2019, following the revocation of his asylum status at the Ecuadorian Embassy.
Despite legal challenges, including a failed attempt to contest his extradition, Assange's fate remains uncertain as his legal battle continues.
Dozens of Julian Assange supporters were protesting for the second day at the centre of Berlin on Wednesday demanding the freedom of speech for journalists, as the WikiLeaks founder's extradition case hearing in London's High Court continues.
Footage shows protesters gathering in front of the British Embassy chanting 'Release him, immediately' and 'Free Assange' and then marching with placards reading: 'Free Assange. No U.S. extradition' and 'Freedom for Julian Assange. Truth is never a crime' to the Brandenburg Gate.
"As a journalist, Julian Assange only did what investigative journalists do. Namely, interviewing sources and getting information from them, and then responsibly communicating it to the population and handing it over. So ensure transparency, in a word," explained protest organiser, Almut.
"If journalists in the United States were to be imprisoned for publishing classified materials, the prisons would be full, from America's most famous reportage from newspapers like New York Times, the Washington and the world free journal," stated one of the protesters during his speech to the protesters.
Similar demonstrations in support of Assange took place globally, reflecting widespread concerns over the potential consequences of his extradition.
The rally coincides with the second day of a two-day hearing, during which Assange faces 18 charges from US authorities related to the publication of classified military and diplomatic documents.
Assange has been held in the UK's Belmarsh Prison since his arrest in April 2019, following the revocation of his asylum status at the Ecuadorian Embassy.
Despite legal challenges, including a failed attempt to contest his extradition, Assange's fate remains uncertain as his legal battle continues.