American Journalist Released After Being Abducted In Iraq

April 7, 2026 Deadline

American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being abducted a week ago by a Shiite militia group, according to Al-Monitor, one of the publications that has employed her. Alex Plitsas, a CNN national security analyst and her U.S. point of contact, posted on X that they were still awaiting Kittleson’s transfer to U.S. […]