CLEAN : Assange llego a renunciar al asilo de Ecuador

CLEAN : Assange llego a renunciar al asilo de Ecuador

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, renounced his asylum at the Ecuadorian Embassy in the UK as part of a failed strategy to leave the embassy. Ecuador attempted to naturalize him and appoint him as a diplomat, but these efforts were thwarted by the UK. Assange initially sought refuge to avoid extradition to Sweden over sexual assault allegations, which were later dropped. However, he remains concerned about potential extradition to the US for leaking classified information.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Julian Assange sought refuge in the Ecuadorian Embassy?

To escape from the UK

To become a diplomat

To gain Ecuadorian citizenship

To avoid extradition to Sweden

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What irregularity was found in the process of Assange's naturalization?

He was granted citizenship without applying

He was given a fake passport

He was made a diplomat without consent

A special law was created for his naturalization

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the two options considered for Assange's departure from the embassy?

Flying to the United States or Canada

Traveling to Ecuador by ship or going to Russia as a diplomat

Crossing the border to France or Germany

Hiding in the UK or moving to Australia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the UK refuse to recognize Assange as a diplomat?

He did not have a valid passport

He was not a UK citizen

The UK did not accept his diplomatic status

He was involved in a legal case in the UK

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Assange's main concern if he leaves the embassy?

Losing his Ecuadorian citizenship

Facing charges in the UK

Being extradited to the United States

Being deported to Australia