Is it really so unusual to use a diplomatic post to shelter someone from the law? The article makes it sound like its unheard of, but its a super common plot in movies.i know movies aren't real life, but still it doesn't seem that unprecedented. After all, S̶n̶o̶w̶d̶e̶n̶ Assange sheltered in the ecudorian embassy for about a decade.
> After all, Snowden sheltered in the ecudorian embassy for about a decade.
I think you mean Assange?
But yes, I don't think anyone should be especially surprised by this; although if this were a country with strong diplomatic ties to the US and an extradition treaty then admittedly it would be a different matter.
[+] [-] bawolff|5 years ago|reply
Edit: ugh, that is a really embarassing mistake
[+] [-] p0llard|5 years ago|reply
I think you mean Assange?
But yes, I don't think anyone should be especially surprised by this; although if this were a country with strong diplomatic ties to the US and an extradition treaty then admittedly it would be a different matter.