Snowden faces the Espionage Charge in connection with revelation of top secret from N.S.A. ( An espionage agent ) .
It is an issue that whether the spy is the U.S. government or Edward Snowden who worked as a contractor of N.S.A.
Acconding to the Lated News from Snowden ,he is neither an espionage nor a treason . It is the violation of the Human Rights Declaration in 1948 . ( the artical , 19, 18 )
Where is the end of the World , Snowden ? I hope ! you will find out the best country for staying a moment until you will be back home . God bless with you !
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Snowden Drops Asylum Bid for Russia .
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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The leader of Germany’s opposition Green Party says Europe should grant asylum to former CIA spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, who leaked details of secret US surveillance programs on EU offices.
German news magazine Der Spiegel reported on June 29 that the leaked documents showed that the US National Security Agency (NSA) bugged the offices and spied on EU internal computer networks in Washington, New York and Brussels.
Green politician Jurgen Trittin told German television on Monday, “Someone like that should be protected.”
“That counts for Mr. Snowden. He should get safe haven here in Europe because he has done us a service by revealing a massive attack on European citizens and companies. Germany, as part of Europe, could do that,” Trittin added.
The European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, Viviane Reding, has warned that a long-awaited trade deal between the European Union and the United States could be in jeopardy following the revelations.
Other European officials have also reacted angrily to the latest disclosures, which showed that the NSA spying operations had 38 targets, including the EU headquarters in Brussels, and the French, Italian and Greek Embassies in Washington, as well as the EU delegation at the United Nations.
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has demanded an explanation from US authorities, saying that if the spying activities are confirmed, then it would be “totally unacceptable.”
German Justice Minister Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger compared the disclosure to methods used during the Cold War, saying, “If the media reports are accurate, it is reminiscent of actions among enemies during the Cold War.”
European Parliament President Martin Schulz has said he was “deeply worried and shocked” by the latest reports.
Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn has also responded by saying, “The United States would be better off monitoring its secret services rather than its allies. We must get a guarantee from the very highest level now that this stops immediately.”
Snowden is currently in a transit zone at Domodedovo International Airport in the Russian capital, Moscow, after the United States revoked his passport to prevent him from travelling further. Snowden has asked Ecuador for asylum.
In the beginning of June, Snowden leaked documents that revealed the NSA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have been secretly gathering information of American citizens and other people all around the world.
It is an issue that whether the spy is the U.S. government or Edward Snowden who worked as a contractor of N.S.A.
Acconding to the Lated News from Snowden ,he is neither an espionage nor a treason . It is the violation of the Human Rights Declaration in 1948 . ( the artical , 19, 18 )
Where is the end of the World , Snowden ? I hope ! you will find out the best country for staying a moment until you will be back home . God bless with you !
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Snowden Drops Asylum Bid for Russia .
July 02, 2013
A Russian official says fugitive American spy agency contractor Edward Snowden has dropped his bid for asylum in Russia, even as reports emerged that he is seeking political refuge in 19 other countries.
A spokesman for Vladimir Putin says Snowden changed his mind after the Russian president said Monday he could only stay in the country if he stopped leaking sensitive U.S. intelligence.
The spokesman also confirmed Snowden remains in the transit zone of a Moscow airport, where he fled eight days ago from Hong Kong and has continued to reveal top-secret U.S. surveillance operations.
Wikileaks, the anti-secrecy group that has supported Snowden, says it has submitted asylum requests to 19 more countries on his behalf, including China, India, Brazil and several European nations. It said this is in addition to earlier asylum requests to Ecuador and Iceland.
But many of the countries have already said they will not consider an asylum request from Snowden unless he applies on their soil. India said Tuesday it sees "no reason" to accept the request.
The 30-year-old, who faces espionage charges in the U.S., broke his weeklong silence Monday, accusing the Obama administration of pressuring countries where he is seeking protection.
In a statement posted on Wikileaks, Snowden accused the White House of "using citizenship as a weapon," saying the United States has "unilaterally revoked" his passport in a move that he says left him a "stateless person." The U.S. State Department says revoking a passport and allowing only travel home to the United States on a temporary document is standard procedure when a U.S. citizen faces serious criminal charges.
A spokesman for Vladimir Putin says Snowden changed his mind after the Russian president said Monday he could only stay in the country if he stopped leaking sensitive U.S. intelligence.
The spokesman also confirmed Snowden remains in the transit zone of a Moscow airport, where he fled eight days ago from Hong Kong and has continued to reveal top-secret U.S. surveillance operations.
Wikileaks, the anti-secrecy group that has supported Snowden, says it has submitted asylum requests to 19 more countries on his behalf, including China, India, Brazil and several European nations. It said this is in addition to earlier asylum requests to Ecuador and Iceland.
But many of the countries have already said they will not consider an asylum request from Snowden unless he applies on their soil. India said Tuesday it sees "no reason" to accept the request.
The 30-year-old, who faces espionage charges in the U.S., broke his weeklong silence Monday, accusing the Obama administration of pressuring countries where he is seeking protection.
In a statement posted on Wikileaks, Snowden accused the White House of "using citizenship as a weapon," saying the United States has "unilaterally revoked" his passport in a move that he says left him a "stateless person." The U.S. State Department says revoking a passport and allowing only travel home to the United States on a temporary document is standard procedure when a U.S. citizen faces serious criminal charges.
VOA News
July 01, 2013
Germany said if allegations that the U.S. National Security Agency bugged European Union offices and gained access to its internal computer networks are true, then such spying on friends is "unacceptable."
A spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday in Berlin mutual trust must be restored following the allegations that appeared Saturday in the German weekly Der Spiegel.
The magazine said the NSA placed listening devices in EU offices in Washington, Brussels and the United Nations in New York, and infiltrated EU computers to monitor telephone conversations, emails and other documents. It quoted secret U.S. documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who has been involved in Middle East peace negotiations, said Monday he was not aware of the reports, but that it is "not unusual" for lots of nations to engage in efforts to protect their security.
"I will say that every country in the world that is engaged in international affairs of national security undertakes lots of activities to protect its national security and all kinds of information contributes to that," Kerry said.
He discussed the issue with EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on the sidelines of a regional conference in Brunei, and promised to return to those talks after learning more about the situation.
The allegations have led some in Europe to call for a suspension of talks on a trans-Atlantic trade agreement.
A spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday in Berlin mutual trust must be restored following the allegations that appeared Saturday in the German weekly Der Spiegel.
The magazine said the NSA placed listening devices in EU offices in Washington, Brussels and the United Nations in New York, and infiltrated EU computers to monitor telephone conversations, emails and other documents. It quoted secret U.S. documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who has been involved in Middle East peace negotiations, said Monday he was not aware of the reports, but that it is "not unusual" for lots of nations to engage in efforts to protect their security.
"I will say that every country in the world that is engaged in international affairs of national security undertakes lots of activities to protect its national security and all kinds of information contributes to that," Kerry said.
He discussed the issue with EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on the sidelines of a regional conference in Brunei, and promised to return to those talks after learning more about the situation.
The allegations have led some in Europe to call for a suspension of talks on a trans-Atlantic trade agreement.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The leader of Germany’s opposition Green Party says Europe should grant asylum to former CIA spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, who leaked details of secret US surveillance programs on EU offices.
German news magazine Der Spiegel reported on June 29 that the leaked documents showed that the US National Security Agency (NSA) bugged the offices and spied on EU internal computer networks in Washington, New York and Brussels.
Green politician Jurgen Trittin told German television on Monday, “Someone like that should be protected.”
“That counts for Mr. Snowden. He should get safe haven here in Europe because he has done us a service by revealing a massive attack on European citizens and companies. Germany, as part of Europe, could do that,” Trittin added.
The German Green Party leader described Snowden as “someone who has served democracy and, in our view, uncovered a massive violation of basic rights.”
The European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, Viviane Reding, has warned that a long-awaited trade deal between the European Union and the United States could be in jeopardy following the revelations.
Other European officials have also reacted angrily to the latest disclosures, which showed that the NSA spying operations had 38 targets, including the EU headquarters in Brussels, and the French, Italian and Greek Embassies in Washington, as well as the EU delegation at the United Nations.
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has demanded an explanation from US authorities, saying that if the spying activities are confirmed, then it would be “totally unacceptable.”
German Justice Minister Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger compared the disclosure to methods used during the Cold War, saying, “If the media reports are accurate, it is reminiscent of actions among enemies during the Cold War.”
European Parliament President Martin Schulz has said he was “deeply worried and shocked” by the latest reports.
Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn has also responded by saying, “The United States would be better off monitoring its secret services rather than its allies. We must get a guarantee from the very highest level now that this stops immediately.”
Snowden is currently in a transit zone at Domodedovo International Airport in the Russian capital, Moscow, after the United States revoked his passport to prevent him from travelling further. Snowden has asked Ecuador for asylum.
In the beginning of June, Snowden leaked documents that revealed the NSA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have been secretly gathering information of American citizens and other people all around the world.
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