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Assange fears extradition to US
Despite assurances from Sweden, WikiLeaks founder believes there is a real risk he will be sent to United States.
Last Modified: 28 Aug 2012 21:42

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has long resisted extradition to Sweden.
 
He is wanted there for questioning over allegations of rape and sexual assault.
 
Despite assurances, he believes there is a real risk he will be sent to the US.
 
Linda Nyberg reports from the Swedish capital Stockholm.

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