27/06/2022
*Julian Assange's mother's open letter to the world*
"Fifty years ago, when I gave birth for the first time as a young mother, I thought there could be no greater pain, but I soon forgot when I held my beautiful baby boy in my arms." I named him Julian.
Now i realize i was wrong. There is a greater pain.
The unceasing pain of being the mother of an award winning journalist who had the courage to publish the truth about high level government crimes and corruption.
The pain of seeing my son, who tried to post important truths, tainted globally.
The pain of watching my son, who risked his life to denounce injustice, indicted and deprived of the right to a fair trial, over and over again.
The pain of watching a healthy child slowly deteriorate, because he was denied proper healthcare and healthcare for years and years in prison.
The anguish of seeing my son subjected to cruel psychological torture, in an attempt to break his immense spirit.
The constant nightmare of him being extradited to the United States and then spending the rest of his days buried alive in total isolation.
The constant fear that the CIA might fulfill their plans to assassinate him.
The wave of sadness as I watched his fragile body fall exhausted by a mini stroke at the last hearing, due to chronic stress.
Many people were traumatized to see a vengeful superpower use its unlimited resources to intimidate and destroy a defenseless individual.
I want to thank all the decent and supportive citizens who are protesting globally against the brutal political persecution that Julian suffered.
Please continue to speak up for your politicians until that's the only thing they hear.
His life is in her hands."
Christine Ann Assange
