The New Zealand authorities confirmed on Friday 31 the granting of a special entry permit to Chelsea Manning, the former military analyst who leaked thousands of US intelligence documents to the WikiLeaks portal.
"Although Mrs. Manning was convicted of a felony and sentenced to 35 years in prison, it was taken into account that her sentence was commuted by President Barack Obama," Immigration manager Steve Stuart said in a statement. .
In the decision, also was taken into account the minimal possibility of Manning to repeat the crime. Its previous international travels were also considered.
Manning will give a series of lectures from Sunday in Australia and then in New Zealand. To enter the country according to local rules, you would have to obtain a special waiver or visa waiver because of your criminal record.
"In issuing this ruling, the official (who assessed the case) sees no reason to believe that Mrs. Manning does not comply with the terms and conditions of any visa issued by New Zealand," Stuart said.
The announcement comes a day after Suzi Jamil, the head of Think Inc, which organizes Manning's trip to Oceania, says Australian authorities have warned her of her intention to deny the speaker because of her criminal record.
Manning will give a series of lectures from Sunday in Australia and then in New Zealand. To enter the country according to local rules, you would have to obtain a special waiver or visa waiver because of your criminal record.
"In issuing this ruling, the official (who assessed the case) sees no reason to believe that Mrs. Manning does not comply with the terms and conditions of any visa issued by New Zealand," Stuart said.
The announcement comes a day after Suzi Jamil, the head of Think Inc, which organizes Manning's trip to Oceania, says Australian authorities have warned her of her intention to deny the speaker because of her criminal record.
