Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Julian Assange is granted permission to appeal his extradition to the U.S. on the condition of a fair trial, no death penalty, and protection of freedom of expression.
• Assange's case has taken on a global dimension and goes beyond his own summary.
• Assange is viewed in two lights: freedom of the press versus U.S. national security.
• Wikileaks revealed unacceptable actions of the US military.
• The massive disclosure of Wikileaks documents put human lives at risk.

Conclusion: The Assange case underscores the need for a balance between freedom of speech and press, journalistic responsibility, and national security. The U.S. needs to deal with abuses committed by its troops, while journalists should adhere to responsibility in their profession. The case still needs resolution after fifteen years.

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