GK
FAMOUS PERSONALITIES
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Question
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Which country has given asylum to Julian Assange, Wikileaks founder?
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Russia
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Ecuador
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Cuba
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -After losing his battle against extradition to Sweden, he breached bail and took refuge in the Embassy of Ecuador in London in June 2012. He was granted asylum by Ecuador in August 2012 on the grounds of political persecution and fears he might be extradited to the United States.
Detailed explanation-2: -For almost seven years the embassy was home to the Australian activist and journalist Julian Assange, who initially entered on 19 June 2012 claiming diplomatic asylum, which was granted by the Ecuadorian government on 16 August 2012.
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