Sweden summons Ecuador’s ambassador
by FP Staff 14 mins ago
8. 20 pm: The Swedish Foreign Ministry says it has summoned Ecuador’s ambassador over the Latin American country’s decision to grant WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange asylum.
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7.14 pm: Sweden, however, rejected Ecuador’s claim that Julian Assange, wanted by Stockholm, would not have a fair trial as a reason for granting him political asylum. “Our firm legal and constitutional system guarantees the rights of each and everyone. We firmly rejectany accusations to the contrary,” foreign minister Carl Bildt said on his Twitter account.
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6.24pm:The UK Foreign office has expressed its disappointment with the Ecuador decision to grant Assange political asylum, but said that it would not change their commitment to carrying out their obligation to Sweden. In a strong statement the Foreign Office said in no uncertain terms that they would carry out their obligation. However they have said that they are open to a negotiated settlement.
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