Sunday, June 23, 2013

US files espionage charges against Snowden, calls for his arrest in Hong Kong

From South China Morning Post

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Whistle-blower Edward Snowden is facing up to 30 years in jail after the US government filed espionage charges against him and reportedly called for his arrest in Hong Kong.

The Sunday Morning Post understands that contrary to reports yesterday, the former CIA technician is not under the protection of the police and has not been detained.

The 30-year-old is said to be "in a safe place" in the city. Snowden made global headlines on June 9 when he broke cover in Hong Kong and admitted being the source of leaks to newspapers which revealed widespread phone and internet surveillance by the US National Security Agency.

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