Assange case: UK to make formal protest to Ecuador

The UK is to make a formal protest to the government of Ecuador over the country’s decision to “harbour” Julian Assange, the Foreign Office has said. The Wikileaks co-founder sought asylum at London’s Ecuadorean embassy in 2012 to avoid extradition to Sweden. UK officials said the bill for policing the embassy, which stands at £12m […]

The UK is to make a formal protest to the government of Ecuador over the country’s decision to “harbour” Julian Assange, the Foreign Office has said.
The Wikileaks co-founder sought asylum at London’s Ecuadorean embassy in 2012 to avoid extradition to Sweden.
UK officials said the bill for policing the embassy, which stands at £12m ($18.8m; €16.8m), was “unacceptable”.
Earlier, Swedish prosecutors dropped two sex assault claims against Mr Assange, who denies the allegations.
Mr Assange still faces the more serious accusation of rape, which he also denies.