Ecuador Asylum: Victory for Assange, loss for US?

One of the key factors in Ecuador's decision to grant Assange asylum, was the danger he could face political persecution in the U.S.

The South American country also stressed the UK and Sweden's failure to guarantee that he won't be handed over to America prove that Assange's fears for his freedom and life are legitimate.

RT's Marina Portnaya looks at the part Washington's playing in the long-running saga.

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