A delegation from Australia's WikiLeaks Party has met with high-ranking Syrian officials, including President Bashar al-Assad.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has warned Australians from travelling to Syria because of the ongoing conflict.
The delegates, among them Julian Assange's father John Shipton, say the trip last week was aimed at promote peace and reconciliation.
WikiLeaks Party spokesperson and human rights academic Gerry Georgatos told Biwa Kwan the delegation has made some headway in promoting peace and reconciliation.
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