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Director of International Campaigns @RSF_inter. Human rights campaigner and press freedom advocate. Views my own.

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    1. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 3

      5 hours to go until the 10am hearing. We’re already queuing outside in early morning winter temperatures to have a fighting chance of gaining access to the public gallery. This is how we’re left to try to do our jobs as the judge refuses to recognise the role of NGO observers. 2/pic.twitter.com/N8vrFGhoAF

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    2. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 3

      My makeshift office during this long, cold morning. Actual conversation just now: how long does it take to get hypothermia? Sunrise is still a long way off at 8:06 am... 3/pic.twitter.com/v7GfiLyuPD

      10 replies 52 retweets 307 likes
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    3. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 3

      We’ve been questioned by police about our reason for being here under Tier 4 restrictions. I had to show our press release about today’s hearing and explain that the judge refused to grant us remote access - and luckily one of the officers had heard of RSF. We’re okay for now. 4/

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    4. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 3

      I love that @greekemmy filmed my discussion with the police, starting with “Do I look like I would be here if I didn’t need to be here? This is pretty miserable” as I sat trying to warm my feet with a (now cold) hot water bottle. 5/

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    5. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 3

      I’d just like to take a moment to thank the judge for the opportunity to drop my children at their dad’s last night, get up at 2:30, leave home at 3:30 to get here before 5 am, and queue in winter weather for 5 hours, instead of simply being properly accredited to do my job. 6/

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    6. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 3

      We’ve been approached a 3rd & 4th time by police, now more hostile. More people have gathered near court & police have stated anyone who is “part of a group” that doesn’t go home will face arrest. So far, after discussion, they’re accepting that RSF is here for work purposes. 7/

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    7. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 3

      There are more police, and some now stationed watching us. I will not disperse, so if we are arrested let it be reflected that this is specifically what Judge Baraitser told us we have to do to do our jobs and monitor this hearing - queue for access to the public gallery. 8/

      11 replies 122 retweets 387 likes
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    8. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

      Another unwelcome plot twist: an officer who works inside the court (I recognise him from September) just told us it will be family only admitted into court. But I have it in writing from the judge that members of the public will be allocated remaining seats after the family. 9/

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    9. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

      We believe Julian Assange is in this van, now being taken into court (not the last van - deleted that tweet as his van is higher security). 10/pic.twitter.com/85EDTf6LEf

      11 replies 133 retweets 343 likes
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    10. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

      There are now at least half a dozen police officers attempting to pressure us to leave, telling us that the public gallery will not be open. Last I checked, access to court was a matter for the court to decide, not City of London police. 11/

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      Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

      Okay another high security white van just entered at speed, without stopping at the gate like the others. That may have actually been Assange. 12/

      12:48 AM - 4 Jan 2021
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      4 replies 60 retweets 235 likes
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        2. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

          Rebecca Vincent Retweeted Rebecca Vincent

          This level of police pressure is insane. I’ve just done a short live broadcast. 13/https://twitter.com/rebecca_vincent/status/1346018812278272000 …

          Rebecca Vincent added,

          Rebecca VincentVerified account @rebecca_vincent
          https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1yoKMAYjbzDKQ …
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        3. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

          I have now had to make my case to at least 10 different police officers. I am not moving. I will force an arrest if needed. It is within my rights to do my job. We are waiting for clarification from the judge about who will be allowed in. 14/

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        4. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

          FINALLY - four of us will be allowed in. Losing my phone now. See you on the other side. 15/

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        5. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

          Rebecca Vincent Retweeted Rebecca Vincent

          Completely crazy day after a very dramatic turn with the extradition decision! I'll be back later with more, but managed an overview outside of court (and dozens of media interviews - keep an eye out). 16/https://twitter.com/rebecca_vincent/status/1346087893144662017?s=20 …

          Rebecca Vincent added,

          Rebecca VincentVerified account @rebecca_vincent
          https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ynJOBrOZdwGR …
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        6. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

          .@RSF_inter will have a full reaction out shortly, but generally we are relieved that the decision was against extradition, but concerned that the judge's approach to the substance of the case leaves the door open for similar cases against others. 17/

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        7. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

          We fully believe that Assange was targeted for his contributions to journalism, and would have liked to see a strong position from the court in favour of journalistic protections and press freedom. That wasn't the case; extradition was prevented only on mental health grounds. 18/

          2 replies 34 retweets 115 likes
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        8. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

          Before I forget to come back to this: the intense police pressure this morning was the worst I've ever experienced. This was the first time in my 15-year career that I've faced the threat of arrest for attempting to get into court to do my job. Completely unacceptable. 19/

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        9. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

          Thanks so much for all of the kind messages of support today, which helped spur us on when things were difficult! I will come back to this thread, but still doing interviews, and still frozen to the core even though have now been in the office for 2.5 hours 🥶 20/

          2 replies 12 retweets 85 likes
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        10. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

          Here’s the full extradition decision for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet. 132 printed pages... https://www.judiciary.uk/judgments/usa-v-julian-assange/ … 21/pic.twitter.com/iZxu2pPVSW

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        11. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

          I’ve just finished the last of dozens of interviews today for media in the UK, US, Canada, France, Germany, Norway, Italy, Switzerland & I’m sure a few others. Thank you to those covering this case. Please stick with it, and the worrying broader implications of this decision. 22/

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        12. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

          Rebecca Vincent Retweeted RSF

          Here’s @RSF_inter’s published reaction to today’s decision: UK court blocks US attempt to extradite Julian Assange, but leaves public interest reporting at risk. 23/https://twitter.com/RSF_inter/status/1346196182146707461 …

          Rebecca Vincent added,

          RSFVerified account @RSF_inter
          RSF’s reaction to today’s extradition decision in the case of @wikileaks publisher Julian Assange, which we monitored despite severe restrictions on our observers, including threats of arrest by police. #FreeAssange https://rsf.org/en/reports/uk-court-blocks-us-attempt-extradite-julian-assange-leaves-public-interest-reporting-risk …
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        13. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

          With that, I’m about to collapse. Got 2 hours of sleep, have been working for the past 18 hours, and spent about 8 hours outdoors in freezing temperatures. But completely worth it. Thanks so much for following today! I’m available for further comment tomorrow if needed. /24

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        14. Rebecca Vincent‏Verified account @rebecca_vincent Jan 4

          Actually one more! Here’s a clip of part of my statement outside of court today, thanks to @DEAcampaign. There are also other clips up on their Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/111725143568954/posts/437832804291518/?vh=e …

          3 replies 12 retweets 31 likes
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