B2 – Upper Intermediate
Wikileaks published, among others, documents and materials that exposed misconduct by the United States in Iraq and Afghanistan. Several rights groups have been throwing their support to WikiLeaks’s founder Julian Assange and have been asking for his release. However, the United States stands firm on its decision to continue asking for the former’s extradition in order for him to face the charges against him.
Let’s watch the short video to know the updates on the extradition request for Julian Assange.
Discussion Questions:
- Who is Julian Assange and what crimes is he facing in the US?
- What is your take on this extradition of Julian Assange?
- Should matters of national security trample on government transparency?
- Should there be a limit to freedom of the press?