WikiLeaks

WikiLeaks is a non-profit media organisation and publisher of leaked documents. It is funded by donations and media partnerships. It has published classified documents and other media provided by anonymous sources. It was founded in 2006 by Julian Assange, an Australian editor, publisher, and activist. Since September 2018, Kristinn Hrafnsson has served as its editor-in-chief. Its website states that it has released more than ten million documents and associated analyses. WikiLeaks' most recent publication of original documents was in 2019 and its most recent publication was in 2021. From November 2022, numerous documents on the organisation's website became inaccessible. In 2023, Assange said that WikiLeaks is no longer able to publish due to his imprisonment and the effect that US government surveillance and WikiLeaks' funding restrictions were having on potential whistleblowers.
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Some of the key events about WikiLeaks

  • 2006
    Released confidential documents exposing corruption in the Kenyan government
  • 2007
    Published operating procedures for the Guantanamo Bay detention camp
  • 2007
    Published classified procedures for Camp Delta at Guantanamo Bay
  • 2008
    Released documents revealing alleged illegal activities of Swiss bank Julius Baer
  • 2008
    Released Sarah Palin's private Yahoo email account contents
  • 2009
    Published over 500,000 pager messages related to the 9/11 attacks
  • 2010
    Released the "Collateral Murder" video showing a US helicopter attack in Baghdad
  • 2010
    Published the Afghan War Diary, a collection of over 91,000 reports covering the war in Afghanistan
  • 2010
    Released the Iraq War Logs, containing 391,832 reports documenting the Iraq War
  • 2010
    Published classified US diplomatic cables in the "Cablegate" release
  • 2010
    Published classified US military logs from the Afghanistan War
  • 2010
    Released classified US State Department diplomatic cables
  • 2011
    Released the Guantanamo Bay files, detailing the treatment of detainees
  • 2012
    Published millions of Syrian political emails during ongoing civil conflict
  • 2016
    Published emails and documents from the Democratic National Committee
  • 2016
    Released nearly 20,000 emails from Democratic National Committee servers
  • 2016
    Published emails from Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman's personal Gmail account
  • 2017
    Released CIA hacking tools and cyber weapons
  • 2017
    Published confidential Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee documents
  • 2019
    Released hundreds of thousands of chat messages from Russian officials and diplomats

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

WikiLeaks Latest news

Julian Assange to Break Silence at Council of Europe Hearing

Julian Assange to Break Silence at Council of Europe Hearing

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to address the Council of Europe, marking his first public statement since his release. The hearing will examine the impact of his detention on human rights.

Society, Politics • October 1 2024, 04:34 AM  •  5703 views
Misinformation in US Politics: From Conspiracy Theories to Data Misuse

Misinformation in US Politics: From Conspiracy Theories to Data Misuse

Explore the evolution of political misinformation in the US, from baseless conspiracy theories to the misrepresentation of government data, and its impact on public perception and discourse.

Society, Politics • September 30 2024, 09:48 PM  •  104 views
Julian Assange to Break Silence at Council of Europe Hearing

Julian Assange to Break Silence at Council of Europe Hearing

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to testify before the Council of Europe on October 1, marking his first public appearance since his release. This event follows his return to Australia after a plea deal ended his 14-year legal battle in Britain.

Society, Politics • September 25 2024, 08:10 AM  •  410 views
Iranian Hackers Target Biden Campaign with Trump Data, FBI Reports

Iranian Hackers Target Biden Campaign with Trump Data, FBI Reports

FBI reveals Iranian hackers contacted Biden's campaign with stolen Trump data. The incident, part of a broader operation, raises concerns about foreign interference in U.S. elections.

Politics • September 18 2024, 10:43 PM  •  741 views
Media Outlets Withhold Details of Leaked Trump Campaign Documents

Media Outlets Withhold Details of Leaked Trump Campaign Documents

Three major news outlets received confidential Trump campaign materials but chose not to publish details, focusing on the potential hack instead. This decision contrasts with the 2016 Clinton email leak coverage.

Politics • August 13 2024, 04:39 AM  •  442 views
Trump Campaign Claims Foreign Hack Amid VP Vetting Document Leak

Trump Campaign Claims Foreign Hack Amid VP Vetting Document Leak

Trump's team alleges foreign interference after a vetting document on VP nominee JD Vance surfaces. The incident coincides with reports of Iranian hacking attempts on a U.S. presidential campaign.

Society, Politics • August 10 2024, 11:24 PM  •  2708 views