Thousands of people showing their support for Julian Assange and marching towards the Presidential Palace in Quito the capital of Ecuador, , were attacked by riot police.

The purpose of the attack was to stop the march from reaching its destination.

Participants branded President Lenin Moreno a traitor and a puppet of the United States. He personally saw to Assange’s handover. They called for Moreno’s removal from office.

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