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Julian Assange: 'I am leaving the Ecuadorian embassy soon'

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has told reporters he will be leaving the Ecuadorian embassy in central London "soon".

The 43-year-old Australian said his decision to leave was not for reasons "reported by the Murdoch press" but did not elaborate.

Reports suggested he requires hospital treatment for heart and lung problems.

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Julian Assange: Ecuador's position 'is the correct one'

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has said the position Ecuador has taken on his case "is the correct one".

Ecudorian foreign minister Ricardo Patino Aroca and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Credit: Livestream/Cancilleria del Ecuador

Assange sought refuge inside Ecuador's London embassy two years ago in a bid to avoid extradition to Sweden for questioning over sexual misconduct allegations.

He has denied the claims made against him.

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