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Italian journalist Cecilia Sala returns to Italy after release from detention in Iran
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Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, was detained in Iran for 20 days on charges of breaching Islamic law. The Italian government announced her release, stating that it was secured through "intensive work on diplomatic and intelligence channels". Sala was arrested on December 19, shortly after the United States and Italy arrested two Iranian nationals.
Our journalist landed in Ciampino (airport), after being released this morning from Evin prison in Tehran after 21 days of detention.
The aircraft which will bring the journalist Cecilia Sala back home took off a few minutes ago from Tehran.
I want to express gratitude to all those who contributed to making Cecilia's return possible, allowing her to embrace her family and colleagues again.
Unfortunately, the Iranian regime continues to unjustly detain many other countries' citizens, often for use as political leverage.
This is a cruel strategy deployed deliberately by the authorities.
I just told her 'Welcome back,' and we hugged it out.
I've only cried three times in my life. I believe our government has done an exceptional job. I will tell her I am proud of her and of her ability and composure.
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sources
- 1.The Times
- 2.The New York Times
- 3.France 24
- 4.Le Monde
- 5.Al Jazeera
- 6.CTV News
- 7.The Guardian
- 8.CNN
- 9.Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA)
- 10.The Times of India
- 11.The Washington Post
- 12.Agence France-Presse
perspectives
- 1.US Foreign Policy
- 2.Iran Foreign Policy
- 3.News media
- 4.Italian Foreign Policy
- 5.Iranian politics
- 6.Freedom of the press
- 7.Italy under Georgia Meloni
- 8.Hostage(s)
countries
- 1.Afghanistan
- 2.Switzerland
- 3.Eritrea
- 4.France
- 5.Iran, Islamic Republic of
- 6.Italy
- 7.Jordan
- 8.Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
- 9.Korea, Republic of
- 10.Syrian Arab Republic
- 11.United States
organizations
- 1.Chora Media
- 2.Reporters Without Borders
- 3.Iranian Ministry of Culture
- 4.US Department of Justice
- 5.US Embassy
- 6.US State Department
- 7.White House
persons
- 1.Cecilia Sala
- 2.Giorgia Meloni
- 3.Mohammad Abedininajafabadi
- 4.Donald Trump
- 5.Daniele Raineri
- 6.Antonio Tajani
- 7.Jason Rezaian
- 8.Roxana Saberi
- 9.Adam Sage
- 10.Andrea Blanco
- 11.Charles Bremner
- 12.Chirinne Ardakani