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The Wikileaks founder claimed political asylum from Ecuador in 2012 after he published classified documents which were obtained by soldier Bradley Manning, who later underwent transgender surgery to become Chelsea Manning.

He has been based at the embassy for six years, or 2,230 days, since he first entered the diplomatically protected building in June 2012 amid fears he could be extradited to the US to face punishment for the leaks.

He was also previously charged with sexual assault and rape in Sweden and, while this investigation has been halted by the Swedish authorities, he may be punished for breaching bail terms if he leaves the London embassy.

Newly elected Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno is said to have fallen out with the controversial figure, cutting off his internet access, installing jammers and banning visitors to the embassy except for lawyers.