Australia opposes death penalty as Assange supporters march

Australia says it will oppose the death penalty for Julian Assange if he’s extradited to the United States as protesters in Sydney have called for his release.

The Australian Wikileaks founder was arrested in London’s Ecuadorian embassy and the judge found him guilty of breaching his bail conditions.

The foreign minister, Marise Payne has responded to fears from Assange’s supporters over his possible punishment in the US saying Australia is completely opposed to the death penalty.

About 30 people marched in Sydney to support Assange and Australia’s journalist union says he’s being pursued for acts of journalism.