US says warned journalist of threats prior to Baghdad kidnapping

“The State Department previously fulfilled our duty to warn this individual of threats against them and we will continue to coordinate with the FBI to ensure their release as quickly as possible,” Dylan Johnson, Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs, said on X. 

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped “near the Baghdad hotel on al-Saadoun street” by a group of unidentified men. One of the kidnappers has been arrested, but her whereabouts remain unknown, according to a well-informed source. 

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News outlet condemns Iraqi Football Assocation head for 'unjustified attack' on its reporter

A video showing an agitated Adnan Dirjal, head of the Iraqi Football Association, grabbing a reporter's microphone and camera in the wake of Iraq's 2-0 loss to South Korea has spread widely on social media.

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Iraqi PM urges authorities to apprehend killer of journalist in Baghdad

Laith Mohammed Ridha, an Iraqi journalist who worked for the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), was shot dead during a fight in Baghdad on Wednesday afternoon.

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Iraqi TV presenter fired over guest’s apparent queer remarks

As Iraq continues its crackdown on homosexuality, a TV show host was fired for potentially queer remarks made by one of his guests

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Kurdish journalist released nine days after arrest

Kurdish journalist Shakar Star was detained by Asayish forces, released on bail nine days later due to a lawsuit against his media outlet rather than himself, with his equipment still seized.

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Journalist arrested in Koya checkpoint

Kurdish journalist Shakar Star's arrest at a checkpoint in Koya city raises concerns over reasons and legality, prompting investigations amid official silence.

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