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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he will leave the Ecuadorian embassy in London 'soon', without providing further details. <\/p>\n
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Julian Assange plans to walk out of Ecuadors embassy a free man, avoiding arrest and extradition to Sweden to face questioningabout sexual assault and rape allegations. <\/p>\n
In an exclusive interview with Fairfax Media, Mr Assange said he anticipated legal reforms in Britain would facilitate a resolution of his circumstances and end the prospect of his extradition to Sweden. <\/p>\n
Julian Assange (right) and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino address media at the Ecuadorian embassy. Photo: AP <\/p>\n
The WikiLeaks publisher flummoxed the international media on Monday by telling reporters in London that he will soon be leaving his refuge in Ecuadors London embassy, but not elaborating onhow long soon might be or the circumstances in which he will end his diplomatic asylum. <\/p>\n
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I can confirm I am leaving the Ecuadorian embassy soon, Mr Assange said at a joint press conference with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino. <\/p>\n
Mr Assanges remarks were preceded by a flood of speculation by international media and on Twitter that health problems were about to force him to surrender to British police. <\/p>\n
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