WikiLeaks is a controversial non-profit media organization and publisher founded in 2006 by Julian Assange. Its primary mission is to publish classified, censored, and sensitive documents provided by anonymous sources, aiming to promote transparency and accountability. The organization gained international prominence for a series of high-profile leaks, including the 2010 publication of U.S. military logs from Iraq and Afghanistan, and a vast collection of U.S. diplomatic cables, known as Cablegate. The organization has released over ten million documents and associated analyses. Kristinn Hrafnsson currently serves as its editor-in-chief. WikiLeaks operates without a fixed physical headquarters, relying on a distributed network and international presence, and is funded primarily by donations and media partnerships. Its ideology is centered on anti-secrecy and freedom of information, though it has been criticized for perceived political biases in its publication choices. The organization has faced significant criticism and legal challenges, including accusations of indiscriminately publishing unredacted documents, potentially endangering sources and national security. WikiLeaks and its founder, Julian Assange, have been the subject of numerous investigations and allegations, including alleged ties to Russian intelligence and involvement in the 2016 U.S. election interference. Assange's legal battles, including his asylum in the Ecuadorian embassy (2012-2019) and subsequent arrest and ongoing extradition proceedings to the U.S. on charges under the Espionage Act, have severely impacted WikiLeaks' operational capacity. In 2023, Assange stated that the organization is largely unable to publish new documents due to his imprisonment, U.S. government surveillance, and funding restrictions affecting potential whistleblowers. From November 2022, numerous documents on the organization's website became inaccessible. WikiLeaks has also faced financial blockades from major payment processors, leading it to seek alternative funding mechanisms.