Profile In Focus | Wikileaks - Part 21 (January 2021 - March 2021)
Russia Is A Terrorist State: Part 2 (2000s)
Profile In Focus | Wikileaks - Part 21 (January 2021 - March 2021)
“Oppositionist Alexei Navalny on a march in memory of politician Boris Nemtsov, who was killed in Russia” by Michał Siergiejevicz under CC BY 2.0.
In the months following Julian Assange's arrest in April 2019, the world continued to experience significant events and developments. From January through March 2021, various events unfolded globally, some of which were directly related to Assange or WikiLeaks.
On January 21st, President Joe Biden took office in the United States, aiming to reverse many of his predecessor's policies, including those related to climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there were no significant developments concerning Assange during this time.
In Russia, protests erupted in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who had been detained upon his return to the country. The protests led to thousands of arrests as the Russian government cracked down on dissent. Navalny was later sentenced to prison on February 2nd, despite widespread international condemnation.
Back in the United States, the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump took place in the Senate. The trial centered on Trump's alleged role in inciting the Capitol riot on January 6th. Trump was eventually acquitted on February 13th, though the trial sparked debates and discussions about accountability and the events that transpired at the Capitol.
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact the world, with ongoing efforts to combat misinformation and vaccine hesitancy. Social media platforms like Facebook intensified their efforts to combat vaccine misinformation, recognizing the importance of accurate information in the fight against the virus.
During this period, there were no major developments specifically related to Julian Assange, WikiLeaks, or the legal proceedings surrounding Assange's extradition to the United States. The focus of the news shifted towards domestic and international events, such as the rise of anti-Asian attacks in the United States and the annexation of Crimea by Russia.
Overall, while important events unfolded during this time, there were no significant updates regarding Julian Assange or WikiLeaks from January 21st to March 30th, 2021. The attention of the world and the media was drawn to various other global issues and developments.
Written in part in collaboration with ChatGPT on June 5, 2023
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Sources for Profile In Focus | Wikileaks - Part 21 (January 2021 - March 2021):
Trump returns to a business empire ravaged by pandemic – AP News January 21, 2021
On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus – AP News January 21, 2021
Russia pressures TikTok ahead of pro-Navalny rallies – DW January 22, 2021
Russia: Police detain thousands at pro-Navalny protests – DW January 24, 2021
‘THIS IS ME’: Rioters flaunt involvement in Capitol siege – AP News January 25, 2021
Vladimir Putin: Palace in Navalny report ‘doesn’t belong to me’ – DW January 25, 2021
Florida’s Trump Plaza residents move to change name – AP News January 26, 2021
Russia: Police raid multiple properties connected to Navalny organization – DW January 27, 2021
Russia detains Alexei Navalny allies after raids – DW January 28, 2021
The Lukashenko regime’s persecution of Belarus journalists – DW January 29, 2021
Navalny and the Russians: It’s complicated | Opinion – DW January 30, 2021
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny sentenced to prison- DW February 2, 2021
Putin critic Navalny jailed in Russia despite protests – BBC February 2, 2021
Senate Impeachment Trial: January 6th Video Montague – C-SPAN February 9, 2021
Facebook steps up vaccine misinfo efforts. Will it work? – AP News February 9, 2021
A fight or a ‘fight’? In impeachment, a clash about context – AP News February 12, 2021
AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s team glosses over his Jan. 6 tirade – AP News February 12, 2021
Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial – AP News February 13, 2021
Impeachment isn’t the final word on Capitol riot for Trump – AP News February 14, 2021
Support grows for Capitol riot inquiry after Trump acquittal – AP News February 14, 2021
Anatomy of a conspiracy: With COVID, China took leading role – AP News February 14, 2021
Wisconsin GOP senator downplays attack on U.S. Capitol – AP News February 15, 2021
The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories – AP News February 15, 2021
The Next Pandemic – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver February 15, 2021
Dem’s lawsuit accuses Trump of inciting deadly Capitol riot – AP News February 16, 2021
How countries amplify COVID disinformation – Axios February 17, 2021
As virus-era attacks on Asians rise, past victims look back – AP News March 2, 2021
Stop the poison pills in HR 1 (UPDATED) – Green Party US March 9, 2021
Tucker Carlson – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver March 15, 2021
Group of Seven slams Russia annexation of Crimea, 7 years on- AP News March 18, 2021
Q: Into The Storm – HBOMax March 21, 2021
Georgia massage parlor shootings leave 8 dead; man captured – AP News March 17, 2021
Feds: Oath Keeper coordinated with Proud Boys before riot – AP News March 24, 2021
Video shows vicious attack of Asian American woman in NYC – AP News March 30, 2021