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Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Freed From Iranian Prison


Published on 2025-01-08 11:01:06 - MSN
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  • Italian journalist and podcaster Cecilia Sala has been freed from detention in an Iranian prison, Italy's government has confirmed. The office of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said she is on a flight back to Italy,

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who was detained in Iran for over a year, has been released from prison. Sala was arrested in November 2022 while covering protests in Tehran following the death of Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody after being detained for allegedly not adhering to Iran's strict dress code. Sala faced charges of espionage, which she and her supporters vehemently denied. Her release was facilitated through diplomatic efforts by the Italian government, and she returned to Italy where she was reunited with her family. The case had drawn international attention, highlighting concerns over press freedom and human rights in Iran.

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