After 9 years of preliminary investigations for « sexual misconduct », the Swedish authorities have definitely closed all investigations against Julian Assange, and revoked the arrest warrant they had issued.

Nevertheless Julian Assange remains detained in Bellmarsh, a high security prison in the United Kingdom, pending an extradition request from the United States. Julian Assange is in solitary confinement, 23 hours a day, in this prison which was built to detain the UK’s most dangerous criminals.

The experts from the United Nations have clearly stated that Julian Assange is being tortured and his life is at risk. He urgently requires medical care.

The first part of the extradition hearings from the UK to the USA ended on 27 February 2020. Julian Assange may face death penalty if extradited to the Unites States. The second part of the extradition process is due to take place in May 2020. However, he is currently not facing any charges and he could be released on bail in the meantime.

Embracing the humanitarian tradition of Geneva, which is the European home base of the United Nations and the international capital of human rights, the Geneva parliament has voted by a very large majority to urgently grant Julian Assange a humanitarian visa.

Julian Assange will sign and file a formal humanitarian visa request at the Swiss embassy in London. The Federal Council will then formally decide while taking into account the position of the State of Geneva.

A humanitarian visa is not an asylum, but a temporary right to reside in Geneva. It will allow Julian Assange to recover his health and decide freely where we would like to live his life.