Berlin unveils statues of whistle-blowers

Life size statues of whistle-blowers Edward Snowden, Chelsea Manning, and Julian Assange have been erected in Berlin's Alexanderplatz on Friday, by members of Germany's Green Party and some activists.

The trio are considered heroes by the Political left for leaking Government documents.

Sculptor of the statues, Italian, Davide Dormino wanted to represent the three modern heroes who have lost their freedom for truth.He added that the sculptures entitled 'Anything to Say' encourage public to stand up for freedom of speech and information. 

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The statues are a reminder of the sacrifices of Assange, Snowden, and Manning and a reminder that it is important to take a stand against unaccountable Power.

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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was extradited to Sweden to face investigation regarding rape accusations but took asylum in Ecuador's embassy in London. He fears he may be extradited to the US for his role in leaking secret US documents.

Chelsea Manning, a US soldier, was convicted under the Espionage Act for leaking US intelligence and military documents to Wikileaks. She is serving a 35 years prison sentence.

Edward Snowden took asylum in Russia to avoid extradition to the US. He revealed the mass surveillance being undertaken by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the scale of their global surveillance capabilities.

Dormino plans to tour the world to exhibit the statues and record public opinion.

The article originally appeared on Euro News