Assange's mother: 'The triumph of quiet diplomacy'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was clear about his line, according to a spokesperson:

Assange's case has been going on for too long, and there is nothing to be gained by continuing to detain him.

The spokesman does not want to comment on information that Assange may soon return to Australia, but says the government is aware that a hearing has been scheduled (in a US court).

Until it is finalized, which will happen on Wednesday local time, it is not appropriate to comment on the whole matter anymore.

“Many people took advantage of my son.”

Julian Assange's mother, Christine Assange, said she was grateful that her son's long ordeal was over.

“This shows the importance and power of quiet diplomacy,” she said in a statement carried by the Australian Public Service Channel. ABC.

She says that many people took advantage of her son or the case to advance their own interests and agendas. Therefore, she says she is grateful to have those who put Julian Assange's health first.

Even the father is grateful

Assange's father, John Shipton, describes it as his son having been imprisoned in one way or another for the past 15 years, years that would have been his most productive. But now freedom and life with children and wife await.

“It looks like Julian will be free to return to Australia,” Shipton said.