American journalist Kittleson abducted in Baghdad
Middle East,Media Industry,Iraq,Iran,Journalists,Journalism,US Citizens,Hezbollah
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American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Iraq, according to government and media sources.
Al-Monitor, a publication Kittleson works for, confirmed her abduction and called for her "safe and immediate release."
Reports said that the U.S. government is tracking developments.
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