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Julian Assange asylum decision likely this week, Ecuador president says
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/aug/14/julian-assange-asylum-ecuador-president
A sign reading 'Free Assange' is tied to a barrier opposite the Ecuadorian embassy in London where the WikiLeaks founder has been taking refuge to avoid extradition to Sweden. Photograph: Ki Price/Reuters
Ecuador's president, Rafael Correa, says he hopes to be able to announce this week whether he will grant political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Correa told state TV a large amount of material about international law needed to be examined to make a responsible, informed decision.
He said he expected to have the latest reports by Wednesday.
Assange took refuge in Ecuador's embassy in London on 19 June to avoid extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for questioning for alleged sexual misconduct.