US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Kidnapped In Baghdad | Footage Shows The Moment She Was Abducted
US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Was Kidnapped In Baghdad, reports indicate.
- World News
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Baghdad: US award-winning freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday. Reports indicate that Kittleson was reportedly taken "near the Baghdad hotel on al-Saadoun Street" by some unidentified men.
As per latest updates, one suspect has been nabbed; however her current location is not yet known to authorities.
A footage circulated online shows the exact moment she was dragged into a car.
The Iraq’s interior ministry stated that a "foreign journalist was kidnapped by unknown individuals," adding that the state has launched operations to track the accused, and secure her release.
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"The pursuit resulted in the interception of a vehicle belonging to the kidnappers, which overturned as they attempted to flee," the ministry said.
Security forces said they tracked a vehicle which they believed to be linked to the abduction, which later overturned in the chase. Officials said that other individuals involved in the incident managed to flee.
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Who Is Shelly Kittleson?
In the world of independent journalism, Shelly Kittleson is known for her extensive work in conflict zones across the Middle East, including Iraq and Afghanistan. She was recently on an assignment to Iraq to report on how the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran are having an impact on local lives, focusing on their impact on civilians and regional stability.
Over the years, she has gained recognition for reporting from active conflict areas, particularly during operations against Islamic State, and her analysis of Iran-backed militia networks operating within Iraq.