Assange, Julian

Julian Assange is an Australian journalist and activist best known for founding WikiLeaks in 2006, a platform that publishes classified and sensitive government documents. He gained international attention for releasing information about government activities, which many see as promoting transparency, while others view as risking national security. Assange’s actions have sparked debates on free speech, privacy, and government accountability. In 2010, he faced legal challenges in Sweden and the U.S., leading to his asylum in the Ecuadorian embassy in London for several years. His situation highlights complex issues around secrecy, journalism, and governmental oversight.