Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Australia.
· Julian Assange is an Australian computer programmer, journalist, and the co-founder of WikiLeaks, a platform known for publishing classified and sensitive information from various governments and organizations.
· He gained international recognition in 2010 when WikiLeaks published a series of leaks provided by Chelsea Manning, including the infamous "Collateral Murder" video, Afghanistan and Iraq war logs, and U.S. diplomatic cables.
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· Assange sought asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London in 2012 to avoid extradition to Sweden over allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denied.
· He was arrested by UK authorities in 2019 and is currently facing extradition to the United States, where he is charged with violating the Espionage Act.