A British media outlet is reporting that a UN panel will rule Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been "arbitrarily detained" after he took refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, 3 and a half years ago.
The BBC is reporting the UN's Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, which will formally report Friday, has agreed with Mr Assange's claims that his refuge amounts to arbitrary detention.
From London, Catherine Drew reports.
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