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US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says

US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says

Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.

April 7, 2026 at 05:50 PM Original source
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US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says
BBC Newsvia rss

Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, Rubio says
Associated Pressvia ai

Shelly Kittleson, an American journalist abducted in Baghdad on March 31, was released on April 7 after negotiations involving the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, which demanded the release of detained members in exchange for her freedom.

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Iraqi armed group releases abducted US journalist Shelly Kittleson
Al Jazeeravia ai

Kataib Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia responsible for Shelly Kittleson's abduction in Baghdad, announced her release on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately.

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CBS Newsvia ai

Shelly Kittleson, an American journalist abducted by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah in Baghdad, has been released, with the condition that she leave Iraq immediately.

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Iraqi militants say kidnapped journalist Shelly Kittleson will be freed
The Nationalvia ai

Kataib Hezbollah, the militia holding Shelly Kittleson, announced her release after a week in captivity, stipulating that she must leave Iraq immediately.

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Una milicia proiraní libera a la periodista estadounidense Shelly Kittleson, secuestrada en Irak
El Paísvia ai

Shelly Kittleson, an American journalist abducted in Baghdad on March 31, was released after eight days in captivity, with the condition that she leave Iraq immediately.

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Iraqi armed group releases abducted US journalist Shelly Kittleson
Al Jazeeravia ai

Kataib Hezbollah announced the release of Shelly Kittleson, an American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, on the condition that she leaves Iraq immediately, citing appreciation for the outgoing Iraqi Prime Minister's stances.

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American journalist released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq
The Guardianvia ai

Shelly Kittleson, a U.S. journalist abducted from a Baghdad street corner on March 31, was released on April 7, with the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah stating the release was in appreciation of the outgoing Iraqi Prime Minister's national positions.

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The Washington Postvia ai

Shelly Kittleson, a U.S. journalist abducted in Baghdad by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, was released on April 7 in a prisoner swap with Iraq, with the militia demanding her immediate departure from the country.

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CBS Newsvia ai

Shelly Kittleson, an American journalist abducted in Baghdad on March 31, was released on April 7 after being held by the Iran-backed militia Kata'ib Hezbollah, which had targeted her for kidnapping.

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Los Angeles Timesvia ai

Shelly Kittleson, an American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad on March 31, was released on April 7 after negotiations with the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, which demanded the release of detained members in exchange for her freedom.

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US journalist Shelly Kittleson released by Iraqi militant group, official says
Euronewsvia ai

Shelly Kittleson, an American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad on March 31, was released on April 7 after negotiations with the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, which demanded the release of detained members in exchange for her freedom.

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Kidnapped American journalist released by pro-Iran militia in Iraq
KVIAvia ai

Shelly Kittleson, an American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad on March 31, was released on April 7 after negotiations with the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, which demanded the release of detained members in exchange for her freedom.

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