25/06/2024 (Agence Europe) – The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomed the release of whistleblower Julian Assange, on Monday 24 June, as a “significant victory for media freedom” in a statement issued on Tuesday. The criminalisation of “normal journalistic practices”, in particular encouraging sources “to confidentially share evidence of wrongdoing”, was at stake, according to the organisation. The withdrawal of 17 of the 18 charges against Mr Assange avoids...