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Edward Snowden is Seeking Asylum in Ecuador

Arrived in Russia earlier today

Reason Staff | 6.23.2013 2:04 PM

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Edward Snowden, the former US intelligence contractor who leaked classified documents revealing US internet and phone surveillance, has asked Ecuador for asylum.

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