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American Journalist Shelly Kittleson Kidnapped In Baghdad
American Journalist Shelly Kittleson Kidnapped In Baghdad
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, who reports primarily on Middle Eastern and Afghan affairs, was kidnapped in Baghdad earlier today. She has written for outlets including Al-Monitor, Foreign Policy, BBC News, Politico, and others.
Alex Plitsas, a CNN national security analyst and former senior Pentagon official under former President Barack Obama, confirmed on X that Kittleson was "abducted and may have been taken hostage in Baghdad by Kataib Hezbollah."
🚨🚨🚨 I can confirm that my friend Shelly Kittleson was abducted and may have taken hostage...
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