Ecuador president in talks on Assange

Published on 25/06/2012 02:14

The Ecuadorian ambassador has left London to return to her home country for talks on the bid by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for political asylum.

Anna Alban is travelling to meet Ecuador’s president Rafael Correa in the capital, Quito, where she will personally brief him on Assange’s application.

Assange is fighting to avoid extradition to Sweden where he is wanted for questioning about alleged sex offences.

A spokesman for the Ecuadorian embassy said: “It is important that those responsible for making the final decision on Assange’s application are fully briefed on all aspects of the situation.”