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UN Special Rapporteur on Torture; Human Rights Chair, Geneva Academy; Professor of International Law, University of Glasgow

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    Nils Melzer‏ @NilsMelzer 7h7 hours ago

    You ask why #Assange & not #Syria? My resources are scarce & whenever I speak out for someone, I must remain silent on a million others. That is my predicament. So all I can do is to speak out where others don’t & highlight blind spots in public awareness for others to follow up.

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      2. Idrees Ahmad‏Verified account @im_PULSE 3h3 hours ago
        Replying to @NilsMelzer

        This may be an acceptable reply if Assange's conditions were similar to that of Syrian detainees. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I doubt Assange has been whipped, electrocuted, mutilated, raped, or starved? If not, then shouldn't the severity of the case determine your focus?

        4 replies 16 retweets 44 likes
      3. Grannies4Equality‏ @grannies4equal 2h2 hours ago
        Replying to @im_PULSE @NilsMelzer

        Syrian detainees subjected to hideous tortures dreamt up in Hades for sheer pleasure (& to terrorise a whole population) include thousands of children & whole families. & what is done to them DOES fit UN definition, unlike Assange.Thats where limited resources should be focussedpic.twitter.com/SD7DlyWCDb

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      2. Louise Mensch‏Verified account @LouiseMensch 6h6 hours ago
        Replying to @NilsMelzer

        You’re a troll. I’m reporting on you later this morning. @UN

        6 replies 2 retweets 40 likes
      3. Petricus‏ @PeterM_c 5h5 hours ago
        Replying to @LouiseMensch @NilsMelzer

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      2. Nelly Tells‏ @NellyTells 5h5 hours ago
        Replying to @NilsMelzer

        I believe speaking out for #Assange has the potential to prevent the future covering up of torture & human rights abuses in many countries not because I expect #Assange to achieve this but because of what his persecution stands for if not objected to. Thank you.

        1 reply 6 retweets 14 likes
      3. Currie Dobson‏ @Ventuckyspaz 5h5 hours ago
        Replying to @NellyTells @NilsMelzer

        Yes silencing Assange today might be one man but it represents silencing millions in the future and preventing the exposure of war crimes and corruption of our political system. Syria will always be there to go back to, Assange won't be.

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      1. Nicolas Henin‏Verified account @N_Henin 4h4 hours ago
        Replying to @NilsMelzer

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      2. Kelly Kolisnik‏ @kellykolisnik 7h7 hours ago
        Replying to @NilsMelzer

        #FreeAssange: Defend: http://defend.wikileaks.org  Shop: http://wikileaks.shop 

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      1. Florence‏ @projekttruth 5h5 hours ago
        Replying to @NilsMelzer

        Thank you Mr Melzer for your objective assessment & shining a light on the persecution&torture of Julian Assange.MSM fill articles with lies rather than say a word about his persecutors systematic prolonged attack on his psyche, body, dignity or human rights. Massive respect 👃✊

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      2. Nic #FreeAssange!‏ @simplyjustNic 7h7 hours ago
        Replying to @NilsMelzer @AnonScan

        Your voice is so important for #JulianAssange , thank you Mr. Melzer for speaking up for him!

        1 reply 1 retweet 17 likes
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      1. WISE Up Action‏ @WISEUpAction 1h1 hour ago
        Replying to @NilsMelzer

        Thank you for examining the #Assange case and speaking out so clearly and strongly. You understand the powerful forces that have created the situation he finds himself in, and the media that have willingly assisted. You have done the right thing and it will be remembered. 👏

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      2. Colin‏ @Colin02177 6h6 hours ago
        Replying to @NilsMelzer

        Assange walked into the embassy of his own free will. No one forced him to stay. Stop making excuses for him.

        1 reply 1 retweet 6 likes
      3. Madeleine Love‏ @MaddyLove2018 6h6 hours ago
        Replying to @Colin02177 @NilsMelzer

        https://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=24665&LangID=E …

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      4. Dee‏ @Dee_623 6h6 hours ago
        Replying to @MaddyLove2018 @Colin02177 @NilsMelzer

        Lol... boo hoo hoo. If you want to play with fire, you might get burnt. If you do the crime, like Rape or hacking and stealing and publishing said stolen material, you have to face the law. Welcome to the real world. #Assange #Guilty #Criminal

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      5. Madeleine Love‏ @MaddyLove2018 5h5 hours ago
        Replying to @Dee_623 @Colin02177 @NilsMelzer

        Laughing at this???https://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=24665&LangID=E … I see you as a #psychopath in solidarity with torturers and war criminals.

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
      6. Dee‏ @Dee_623 5h5 hours ago
        Replying to @MaddyLove2018

        Indeed. More propaganda on Russian State TV. If you are accused of a crime, stand trial. Assange is a multiple time accused Rapist, he ran. And now, Daddy Long Arm of the Law got him! #Justice

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