WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has announced that he will be leaving the Ecuadorean embassy "soon", ending a two year period of political asylum.
Mr Assange acknowledged that he had developed difficulties with his health during his period at the embassy, however would not link these medical issues with his decision to leave the building.
Mr Assange again denied all accusations of rape in this evening's press conference, saying "the claims that women in Sweden have accused me of serious offences, of rape, are false."
"I have not been charged with an offence here in the United Kingdom, or Sweden, at any time," he said.
Ecuadorean Foreign Minister Ricarod Patino said that his government would continue to work with other nations to secure safe passage for Mr Assange.
He also said that representatives from the Ecuadorean government would meet with the UK Foreign Office to discuss Mr Assange's case.
"It is time to free Julian Assange... It's time for his human rights to be finally respected," Mr Patino said.
His physical problems may have come as a result of his confinement, with The Mail on Sunday claiming that a severe Vitamin D deficiency contributing to his illness.
The British Foreign Office apparently turned down the Ecuadorean government’s request to take him to hospital, allegedly saying that leaving the building would forfeit Mr Assange’s diplomatic protection.
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No way he'll be allowed to go free. Wouldn't surprise me if he had an unfortunate "accident" or died of complications to his current condition.
