UK withdraws threat to raid Ecuador's London embassy

On Friday, the OAS met and signed a resolution to support Ecuador in both its asylum grant to Julian Assange and the threat to its sovereignty by the U.K. Now the U.K. has withdrawn its threat to raid the London embassy.

On August 25, Digital Journal reported that the Organization of American States had met on Friday to discuss Ecuador's ongoing diplomatic problem with the U.K. At that meeting, OAS members, with the exception of the U.S. and Canada, reaffirmed their “respect of sovereignty” and denounced “the use of force in solving conflicts.” ... read more.

Assange: Hundreds demonstrate support of asylum in Quito

Hundreds of people turned out in Quito, Ecuador yesterday to demonstrate their support of the country's decision to grant asylum to Julian Assange. UNASUR met on Sunday to discuss threats to Ecuador's sovereignty.

The demonstrators, including social activists and the general public, rallied in Quito's Plaza Grande, displaying placards reading “Without true freedom of expression there no sovereignty,” and “Viva freedom of expression. Support Julian Assange.” .... read more.

Raid on Ecuador embassy would be akin to 'act of war' (video)

British police have surrounded the Ecuadorian embassy in London and breached the building. Should they enter the embassy to arrest Julian Assange, this would be a sovereign attack on Ecuador and could be construed as an "Act of War".

Digital Journal reported yesterday on the threat by the U.K. to storm the Ecuadorian embassy in London, if Ecuador does not surrender Assange for extradition to Sweden to face charges on alleged sexual crimes... read more and watch video.