WikiLeaks on Wednesday named one-time spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson as its new editor-in-chief, replacing Julian Assange. (Salvatore Di Nolfi\/Keystone via AP, file) <\/p>\n
WikiLeaks on Wednesday replaced Julian Assange as editor-in-chief with onetime spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson.<\/p>\n
The ramifications of the move are unclear.<\/p>\n
I condemn the treatment of Julian Assange that leads to my new role, Hrafnsson said, asThe Daily Dotreported, but I welcome the opportunity to secure the continuation of the important work based on WikiLeaks ideals.<\/p>\n
The organization was founded and has been led for more than a decade by Assange, but the silver-haired Australian has been isolated in legal limbo at the Ecuadorean Embassy in London since 2012.<\/p>\n
WikiLeakstweetedthat Assange will stay on as the groups publisher.<\/p>\n
Assange had his communications cut in March by Ecuadors new president, Lenn Moreno, and Wednesdays statement said the 47-year-old ex-hacker remained incommunicado.<\/p>\n
WikiLeaks job titles have proven fluid over the years.<\/p>\n
Assange has described himself variously as the groups spokesman, publisher and editor.<\/p>\n
Hrafnsson, a longtime friend of Assange, said that it remains to be seen whether his change in responsibility will be permanent.<\/p>\n
The Dot reported that Hrafnsson is an Icelandic journalist with multiple awards for his work.<\/p>\n
The Associated Press contributed to this report.<\/p>\n
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