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dipsydoodle

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8. Snowden granted 1-year asylum in Russia, leaves airport

Reply to chimpymustgo (Reply #7)

Thu Aug 1, 2013, 08:18 AM

Aug 2013

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has been granted temporary asylum in Russia and is allowed to enter the country’s territory.

The whistleblower has been granted temporary political asylum in Russia, Snowden's legal representative Anatoly Kucherena said.

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He departed at around 15.30 Moscow time (11.30 GMT), airport sources said. His departure came some 30 minutes before his new refugee status was officially announced.

His present location has not been made public nor will it be disclosed, Kucherena said, adding that Snowden is among the most wanted people in the world.

Snowden was unaccompanied when he left the airport in a regular taxi, Kucherena added.

http://rt.com/news/snowden-entry-papers-russia-902/

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Fugitive Snowden can leave Moscow airport: lawyer [View all] dipsydoodle Aug 2013 OP

du rec. xchrom Aug 2013 #1

Godspeed, Edward Snowden. Please stay safe, and find comfort and peace. You are a hero. chimpymustgo Aug 2013 #2

Indeed. Nt xchrom Aug 2013 #3

That's my thought too. nt Waiting For Everyman Aug 2013 #10

already left the transit zone Ichingcarpenter Aug 2013 #4

I'm really glad Russia gave him asylum. I wish him all the best n/t Violet_Crumble Aug 2013 #5

Tuning in to RT right now! They cannot confirm that he has left the airport. chimpymustgo Aug 2013 #6

RT now confirming Snowden has left the airport. chimpymustgo Aug 2013 #7

Snowden granted 1-year asylum in Russia, leaves airport dipsydoodle Aug 2013 #8

Rec. The Link Aug 2013 #9

Awesome news to wake up to! Catherina Aug 2013 #11

OK marions ghost Aug 2013 #12

With asylum status, Snowden cannot be handed over, even if US ever finally makesan official request Catherina Aug 2013 #13

They are also arranging for his father to visit him in the future. sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #20

The White House wants this program to remain in place nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #21

I think this is going to be a big fight and if Dems want to win in 2014 they will need to resist sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #23

I know my bum has to go nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #24

K&R warrprayer Aug 2013 #14

Now waiting for the howls of those who want him to stand trial. Savannahmann Aug 2013 #15

All is not lost They can redirect that energy to howl for Lady to stand trial in Italy for rendition Catherina Aug 2013 #16

The usual suspects are late with their daily Two Minutes Hate thread. backscatter712 Aug 2013 #19

One, two punch nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #22

Have the usual suspects started their multiple we-hate-Snowden threads yet? RetroLounge Aug 2013 #17

Excellent news! backscatter712 Aug 2013 #18