Assange watched both children being born in London hospitals via live video link
Julian Assange
The 48-year-old is wanted by the United States on 18 criminal counts
Assange's extradition proceedings start on February 24
His continued detention in Belmarsh prison in London is a “serious violation” of basic human rights, in spite of his “critical state of health”
He is being held in Belmarsh prison, in south-east London, ahead of a hearing in February to fight extradition to the US
Complainant’s evidence deemed "credible and reliable" but witnesses’ memories have faded, prosecutor says
Assange told the judge he is up against a “superpower” with “unlimited resources” and appeared to be fighting back tears as he added: “I can’t think properly”
He is wanted on 18 charges in the US, including violation of the espionage act
The Wikileaks founder is currently held in a British prison
It is not clear if the alleged collaboration between Manning and Assange led to a successful intrusion into any U.S. government computer