CLEAN : "A dark day for democracy": Julian Assange brother and father on US extradition approval

CLEAN : "A dark day for democracy": Julian Assange brother and father on US extradition approval

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the extradition of Julian Assange, highlighting the support from his family and international communities. It emphasizes the importance of press freedom and criticizes the UK Government's decision to extradite journalists for publishing evidence of war crimes. The video calls for action from the Biden administration to uphold press freedom and notes the widespread international support against Assange's extradition.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Gabriel Shipton and what is his connection to Julian Assange?

A UK government official

John Shipton's son and an advocate for Assange

A journalist covering Assange's case

Julian Assange's lawyer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant decision did the UK Government make regarding Julian Assange?

To award him a journalism prize

To extradite him for publishing evidence of war crimes

To ignore his case

To grant him asylum

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization is expected to support the principles of press freedom in Assange's case?

The United Nations

The European Court of Human Rights

The International Criminal Court

The World Health Organization

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is suggested for the Biden administration to demonstrate its commitment to press freedom?

Awarding Assange a medal

Dropping the prosecution of Assange

Publishing a statement of support

Extraditing Assange to Australia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What contradiction is highlighted regarding the US's stance on press freedom?

The US supports Assange's extradition to Australia

The US supports press freedom but prosecutes Assange

The US has banned all press activities

The US has no laws on press freedom