Ricardo Patino

Ecuador's Foreign Ministry has conveyed its "unease" over the use of force against its citizens by guards of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an during a demonstration in the capital of Quito, Turkish officials have confirmed.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Monday he would "soon" leave Ecuador's embassy in London but his organisation played down the comment, saying he would not depart until there was an agreement with Britain's government.          

Assange, who sought asylum in the embassy two years ago, told a press conference: "I can confirm I will be leaving the embassy soon."       

Julian Assange is marking the second anniversary of his stay in the Ecuadorean Embassy in London, saying he has no intention of returning to Sweden where he faces allegations of sexual misconduct.