A British judge on Monday blocked the extradition request by the United States, where Assange was set to face criminal charges including breaking a spying law, saying his mental health problems meant he would be at risk of suicide. US justice department said it would continue to seek Assange's extradition with prosecutors set to appeal the ruling to London's High Court. "Well, the justice system is making its way and we're not a party to that. "So, yes, it's just a straightforward process of the legal system in the UK working its way through." Mexico on Monday offered political asylum to Assange, a move that could anger the United States.

Source: bd News24 January 05, 2021 02:15 UTC