Julian Assange sought political asylum in an embassy in Ecuador, while concurrently, EU states agreed to scrap sanctions against Cuba.
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Updated Jun 19
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What happened
Julian Assange sought political asylum in an embassy in Ecuador, while concurrently, EU states agreed to scrap sanctions against Cuba.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The European Union passed a resolution calling for sanctions against Cuba.Sub-event
Assange sought asylum in Ecuador; EU agreed to lift sanctions against Cuba.1 source
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The entities involved
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Julian Assange
Australian editor, publisher, and activist (born 1971)
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Ecuador
sovereign state in South America
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Cuba
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
Related events
- An asylum cooperation agreement has been reached, mandating the destination for deported individuals in Ecuador.
- Expulsion of diplomats strains bilateral relations between Cuba and the Dominican Republic, with the expulsion being attributed to pressure from the US government.
- Cubans are seeking asylum in Brazil due to policy pressure.