The French government rejected an aslyum request from Wikileaks' Julian Assange on Friday (Jul 3), saying he did not face "immediate danger".
"France has received the letter from Mr. Assange. An in-depth review shows that in view of the legal and material elements of Mr Assange's situation, France cannot grant his request," a statement by President Francois Hollande's office said.
"The situation of Mr Assange does not present an immediate danger. Furthermore, he is subject to a European arrest warrant."
Assange has been living for the past three years in Ecuador's London embassy, where he took refuge to avoid extradition to Sweden over alleged sex crimes.
Le Monde daily earlier published an open letter by Assange to Hollande saying his life was in danger. (AFP)
"France has received the letter from Mr. Assange. An in-depth review shows that in view of the legal and material elements of Mr Assange's situation, France cannot grant his request," a statement by President Francois Hollande's office said.
"The situation of Mr Assange does not present an immediate danger. Furthermore, he is subject to a European arrest warrant."
Assange has been living for the past three years in Ecuador's London embassy, where he took refuge to avoid extradition to Sweden over alleged sex crimes.
Le Monde daily earlier published an open letter by Assange to Hollande saying his life was in danger. (AFP)
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