"Kataib Hezbollah stated that Kittleson would be freed on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately. An anonymous Iraqi official confirmed her release to The Associated Press on Tuesday afternoon."
"The decision to release Kittleson came in response to the national stances of the outgoing prime minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, without offering additional details."
"During her detention, publications Kittleson had worked for praised her for her commitment to covering conflicts in the Middle East, often on a sparse budget."
"US officials have said they warned Kittleson of threats to her safety, but that she had not wanted to leave Iraq."
Kataib Hezbollah announced the release of journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted in Baghdad. The group stated she would be freed on the condition of her immediate departure from Iraq. An Iraqi official confirmed her release, which reportedly involved a deal for imprisoned Kataib Hezbollah members. The decision was linked to the national stance of Iraq's outgoing prime minister. Kittleson, a freelance reporter, was praised for her commitment to covering Middle Eastern conflicts. US officials had warned her about safety threats, but she chose to remain in Iraq.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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