In a coercive effort to rally support against the possible extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to the United States, the Don’t Extradite Assange Campaign will launch an innovative virtual political rally within the metaverse.
TL;DR:
- “Don’t Extradite Assange Campaign” launches a metaverse virtual rally against the US extradition of Julian Assange.
- WikiLeaks founder Assange faces up to 175 years in prison for leaking classified information.
- Virtual event on August 26 with speeches from Assange’s family, WikiLeaks co-founder and prominent guests
Julian Assange has been incarcerated in London’s Belmarsh Prison since April 2019. He is currently engaged in an ongoing legal battle to oppose his extradition to the US. This extradition also leads to a prison sentence of up to 175 years. The charges against him revolve around allegations of espionage. This stems from his role in disclosing classified information that revealed misconduct by US agencies in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The notable creation of WikiLeaks, known for releasing sensitive and classified data to expose government misdeeds, has portrayed Assange as a prime target for various agencies, especially those in the United States.
Backed by Assange himself and his family, the Julian Assange campaign has devised a strategic approach to rally support through a virtual political event. Moreover, this initiative comes after the exhaustion of his last extradition appeal in June, a plea that was rejected by the British court.
The rally in Wistaverse
The planned virtual meeting will take place on August 26 at the domain of Wistaverse. Wistaverse, located within the Sandbox ecosystem on the Polygon blockchain, provides a platform for these types of events. The main focus of the event will be speeches from integral figures such as Stella Assange, wife of Julian Assange, and Kristinn Hrafnsson, co-founder and editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks.
In addition, the line-up includes distinguished guests. Among them is the former leader of the British Labor Party, British politician Jeremy Corbyn. In addition, these speakers will present themselves as avatars in the virtual space or display their pre-recorded segments on screens.
The convergence of technology and activism in the metaverse allows for a creative and compelling channel to oppose Assange’s extradition. As the virtual political rally unfolds, observers eagerly anticipate its impact. This meeting shapes the wider conversation about Assange’s plight and the principles of press freedom