Shelly Kittleson thanks supporters after release from Kata'ib Hezbollah captivity
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Updated · CBS New York · Apr 24
Shelly Kittleson thanks supporters after release from Kata'ib Hezbollah captivity
11 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Apr 24
Kittleson, an American freelance journalist kidnapped in Baghdad in March and held for about a week, expressed gratitude to government officials, press freedom groups, and fellow journalists for their efforts.
She was released by the Iranian-backed militia Kata'ib Hezbollah on April 7, following significant advocacy and attention to her case. Her public statement marks her first comments since regaining freedom.
Her abduction highlights ongoing risks for journalists in Iraq amid regional instability, with multiple Iran-backed militias active and tensions heightened by the broader U.S.-Iran conflict and recent escalations.
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