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Foreign Office says Ecuador and UK have resume dialogue on the Assange case
Ecuador and the UK have confirmed the resumption of talks on the Assange case following the meeting of Ecuadorean Vice president Lenin Boltaire Moreno and Foreign Secretary William Hague at the Foreign Office on Wednesday. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rules“Its good to talk” , But rapist is still going to sweden.
Aug 29th, 2012 - 09:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Let's see. Resumption of talks.
Aug 30th, 2012 - 09:27 am - Link - Report abuse 0Britain. “Are you going to keep habouring this alleged sex offender?”
Ecuador. “yes, we think we can squeeze some more publicity out of him. Let him come to Ecuador and we'll guarantee he'll spend the rest of his life in prison the 1st time he says something we don't like.”
Britain. “Er, no. We have to protect his human rights, that's why we can send him to Sweden, they have a great human rights record. Unfortunately Ecuadors human rights record leaves something to be desired. You'll eventually get fed up with him, when you do just kick him out of the door and we'll do the rest.”
End of discussion.
I'm not sure what Assange is thinking here long term. Let's imagine for a moment that the UK allows him safe passage to Ecuador. Then what? As soon as he sets foot outside Ecuador, or one of its tinpot allies that share its hatred of the US/UK etc, then he is going to be arrested and extradited to Sweden. So what is he achieving from all this hiding? Surely better to face the music now, take his punishment if he is found guilty, and get on with his life. Better that than have to live his life as a fugitive far away from family and friends (assuming he has any real friends left, other than band wagon hoppers). Just ask Ronnie Biggs how a life in exile feels.
Aug 30th, 2012 - 09:40 am - Link - Report abuse 0No,as he sets foot in Ecuador he gets rendered to the country of most impeccable respect for human rights unless someone more powerful( but corrupt) asks for a favour.You know like the mafia will do favours.
Aug 30th, 2012 - 12:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Fancy the Brits have backed down from their Hague-like hot air,that they used to be able to get away with, and now,several days later,are Talking!,yes LEP.
Can't imagine there will be a lot to discuss, it's all very straightforward really. Rapists get arrested and sent back to face justice. Simple!
Aug 30th, 2012 - 12:40 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@4 Oh nuts, I know you don't understand diplomacy but if you think Ecuador are gaining anything at all here you have another thing coming.
Aug 30th, 2012 - 01:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@4 That's very good. I didn't realise you had such a sense of ironical humour.
Aug 30th, 2012 - 03:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Now let's examine this “talking”:
Ecuador: So you have decided to talk?
UK: Go on then.
Ecuador: As you know, we have granted Mr Assange diplomatic asylum.
UK: What's that?
Ecuador: You know what it is.
UK: Ummm, no. We know what political asylum is. That would be you granting him refuge if he was being persecuted in his own country for his political beliefs or views. His own country is Australia. . Here in the UK he's just a criminal fugitive from an extradition process. Nothing political in that.
Ecuador: But he fears being extradited to the United States.
UK: We have received no such request from the United States. We are dealing with his extradition to Sweden.
Ecuador: You should give him safe passage out of your country.
UK: Why?
Ecuador: Because that's what we want.
UK: Sorry, can't do that. He is currently the subject of UK criminal proceedings. We don't believe in letting criminals leave the country until we have completed our proceedings.
Ecuador: Then Mr Assange can stay here until you do grant safe passage.
UK: That's OK then. We do hope you enjoy your tenant. Should we give you a call this time next year? Or just leave it until you call us?
Ecuador is looking for leverage from this situation
Aug 30th, 2012 - 04:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 01-Gain respect in SA for standing up to the big nasty anglos
2-cash?
3-trade deals?
And Assange really is a pathetic individual. Does he really think the state of Ecuador gives a flying fcuk about him?
Ha ha Brits beyond reality
Aug 30th, 2012 - 06:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Conkerer's is the best attempt at being convincing.
Uk backed off it's gunboat diplomacy again.You need to face that.
This “talking” can go on for a very long time, before breaking up without reaching any agreement.
Aug 30th, 2012 - 06:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Meanwhile back at the embassy, Jules sits and waits.
It’s Ecuadorian diplomacy that is “up sh*t creek without a paddle” here.
And Assange that is out of options.
Is funny but also logical see hague´s face sitting relaxing in that sofa after Ecuadorian President Mr Correa and also the international community kicked her b*tt cos his unwise policies......humiliating but deserved.
Aug 30th, 2012 - 09:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I am glad to see that the Foreign Minister knows that it is proper to look up to the Vice President.
Aug 31st, 2012 - 02:34 am - Link - Report abuse 0Meanwhile, back on planet earth!!!!!!!!
Aug 31st, 2012 - 01:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0We are all on planet earth,like it or not.
Aug 31st, 2012 - 05:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0The Ecuadorian VP is an impressive guy; good name, too!
Sep 04th, 2012 - 01:36 am - Link - Report abuse 0Commenting for this story is now closed.
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