Q Why has Julian Assange been in the Ecuadorian embassy since June 19?
Q Why has Julian Assange been in the Ecuadorian embassy since June 19?
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A The Australian faces allegations of rape and sexual molestation and coercion in Stockholm, Sweden, in August 2010. The Swedish authorities have requested he return there for questioning. Following a failed legal battle against extradition, Mr Assange sought refuge in Ecuador's Knightsbridge mission and claimed asylum. He and his supporters fear extradition to Sweden may be followed by transfer to the US over the activities of his whistle-blowing website.
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