About
Julian Assange is an Australian editor and publisher best known as the founder of WikiLeaks. WikiLeaks gained international attention in 2010 after publishing a series of leaks from Chelsea Manning, including footage of a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad and U.S. military logs from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Assange has received numerous awards for his work in publishing and journalism. He has been a controversial figure due to the nature of the information he has released.
Career Timeline
Founded WikiLeaks
Start of WikiLeaks.
Chelsea Manning Leaks
Published military logs and footage.
Asylum in Ecuadorian Embassy
Sought asylum to avoid extradition.
Arrested by UK Police
Arrested in London.
Ongoing Legal Battles
Continues to fight extradition.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026