PM: Julian Assange should 'end sorry saga' and leave embassy to face rape allegations in Sweden
Prime Minister David Cameron has said WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should leave the Ecuadorian embassy in London and face the allegations of rape against him in Sweden.
Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions, Mr Cameron said a UN ruling that Assange had been arbitrarily detained was a "ridiculous decision."
It comes after Mr Assange, who is wanted for extradition on a rape accusation in Sweden, described the UN ruling that he has been arbitrarily detained by the UK and Sweden as a "victory" for himself and the "independence of the UN."
He has been living inside the embassy for over three years to avoid extradition to Sweden where he is wanted for questioning over a sex allegation, which he denies.
He believes that if he goes to Sweden he will be taken to the United States for questioning about the activities of WikiLeaks.
Responding to Mr Cameron's comments, Mr Assange issued a statement pointing out that he has never been charged.