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American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being held captive by Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq since March 31, 2026.
Read Full Story →The International Press Institute (IPI) demands the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted in Baghdad.
Read Full Story →CPJ, RSF, and the Foley Foundation urge the US government to designate Shelly Kittleson a hostage and mobilize all resources to secure her safe, swift release.
Read Full Story →Concern is mounting over the safety of US journalist Shelly Kittleson, whose whereabouts remain unknown more than five days after she was abducted from a busy street in Baghdad. The group responsible, Kata'ib Hezbollah, has demanded the release of several members involved in attacks on the US embassy, a source close to the Iraqi Interior Ministry in Baghdad told Middle East Uncovered.
Read Full Story →American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted Tuesday in central Baghdad by men affiliated with an Iran-backed Iraqi militia.
Read Full Story →Iraqi and U.S. authorities must ensure the safe return of our member Shelly Kittleson, kidnapped in Baghdad.
Read Full Story →Shelly Kittleson, who has reported extensively from Iraq and the region, was kidnapped in broad daylight in Baghdad. We call for her immediate, unconditional release.
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