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An Iraqi court has sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for the kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad. The ruling concludes a high-profile case involving the abduction of the reporter during her coverage of the region.
The kidnapping of Shelly Kittleson has highlighted the ongoing influence of PMF-affiliated forces in Iraq, which have been involved in attacks against US personnel since October 2023.
Pope Leo praised the US-Iran ceasefire, which came after he criticized a Trump threat. Senator Lindsey Graham has since called for Congress to debate the truce, while analysts examine what each side gained or lost. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the ceasefire but stressed the importance of including Lebanon for regional stability.
US and Iraqi officials believe freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped last week by Kataib Hezbollah, a paramilitary group with ties to Iran, and is thought to be alive in their Iraqi stronghold.
The Farnesina, Italy's foreign ministry, announced it is closely following the case of Shelly Kittleson, a Rome-based American journalist who was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday.
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Iraq, prompting a manhunt. Authorities intercepted one of two cars involved in the kidnapping near Al-Haswa, arresting a suspect, as officials confirm her abduction and call for her release. The Iraqi Interior Ministry stated that security forces are working to rescue her and find those responsible, with one kidnapper already arrested.
A judicial ruling in Iraq has sentenced a member of a militia to 15 years in prison for the abduction of American reporter Shelly Kittleson.
A friend of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was held by Iran-backed Iraqi militia for a week, stated that Kittleson is being treated for injuries and will speak about her ordeal when ready. She was released on Tuesday.
Corpul Gărzilor Revoluționare Iraniene (IRGC) a exercitat mult timp o mare putere, adesea subestimată, în Orientul Mijlociu.
Violence is escalating in Iraq as a militia has reportedly kidnapped US journalist Shelly Kittleson.
Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, known for her intrepid, low-budget assignments, has been abducted in Baghdad, Iraq.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted in Baghdad on March 31, has been released and expressed gratitude on social media to those who worked for her freedom.
US officials have confirmed the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Iraq, and are now working to ensure her safe departure from the country.
An American journalist, kidnapped in March in Iraq, has reportedly been released by a pro-Iranian group.
International concern is growing over the abduction of American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, who remains missing for a third day, prompting authorities to race against time to locate the experienced reporter known for covering war zones.
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad, Iraq, by an Iran-backed militia, despite having been warned of threats and turned back from the border on March 9 due to lacking a press work permit. Investigations are underway, and US authorities are working to secure her release.