CHINESE EMBASSY IN ECUADOR
What you need to know about Julian Assange, WikiLeaks' controversial founder
Julian Assange, who recently secured his freedom through a plea deal with US authorities, is a polarizing figure known for his role in WikiLeaks. Seen by many as a champion of press freedom, he gained global attention by releasing classified US military documents, including the infamous Iraq and Afghanistan war logs. Assange's legal troubles began with allegations in Sweden, followed by seeking asylum in Ecuador's embassy in London to avoid extradition to the US, where he faced charges under the Espionage Act.
Ecuador president says country is at war with drug gangs
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declares his country "at war" with drug gangs holding prison guards hostage. He names 22 gangs as terrorist organizations and makes them military targets. The surge in violence includes gunmen taking over a live TV broadcast and explosions in multiple cities. With a state of emergency declared and plans for high-security prisons, the government aims to address the security crisis linked to rising drug trafficking. The president pledges to deport foreign prisoners, particularly Colombians, to reduce prison populations. The U.S. offers aid, condemning criminal attacks by armed groups.
Chinese embassy in Ecuador will be temporarily closed from Jan 10
In the face of escalating violence in recent days, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa signed an executive decree, declaring the South American country in a state of "internal armed conflict", identifying several organised crime groups as terrorist organizations and non-state belligerents.
China's hidden overseas police stations are a new security threat
Originally designed to serve overseas Chinese, the Chinese Overseas Police Stations were branched out by PSBs amid the COVID pandemic and rising anti-China sentiments that put a restraint on Fox Hunt operations aimed at persuading Chinese fugitives by pressure and cajoling to return 'voluntarily'. Some of the stations are responsible for propaganda and talent recruitment as well.
Myanmar’s dependence on China increases even as a new report slams BRI related abuses
This decision comes amid a new report that alleged at least 679 incidents of alleged human rights abuses have been uncovered and linked to the business operations of Chinese companies abroad under BRI.
WikiLeaks faces prosecution calls as backlash mounts
The founder of WikiLeaks faced calls for his prosecution on Tuesday as governments around the world closed ranks against the whistleblowing webist.
