US EditionItalian Journalist Cecelia Sala Detained in Iran Without Explanation
- An Italian journalist, Cecilia Sala, has been detained in Iran for over a week, according to Italy's Foreign Ministry.
- The Foreign Ministry stated it is following Ms. Sala's case with 'utmost attention' since her detention on 19 December.
- Ms. Sala is being held in solitary confinement at Evin Prison, and no reason has been given for her arrest.
- Il Foglio editor Claudio Cerasa emphasized that 'journalism is not a crime' and called for Ms. Sala to be brought home.
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Iran arrests Italian journalist
Iran confirmed on Monday that it had arrested Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for "violating the law", state media reported, a move decried by Italy as "unacceptable". "Cecilia Sala, an Italian citizen, travelled to Iran on December 13, 2024 with a journalist's visa and was arrested on December 19, 2024 for violating the law of the Islamic Republic of Iran," the official IRNA news agency said, citing a statement by the culture ministry without e…
Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala-- state media
TEHRAN — Iran confirmed on Monday that it had arrested Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for "violating the law", state media reported, a move decried by Italy as "unacceptable". "Cecilia Sala, an Italian citizen, travelled to Iran on December 13, 2024 with a journalist's visa and was arrested on December 19, 2024 for violating the law of the Islamic Republic of Iran," the
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Italian media said Cecilia Sala’s detention was believed to be aimed at securing the release of an Iranian-Swiss drone expert who was detained in Italy.
Iran arrests Italian journalist, Rome suggests detention linked to efforts to free drone expert
Iran on Monday confirmed that it has arrested an Italian journalist over charges of violating the laws of the Islamic Republic. The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Studies, which oversees media activity, said Cecilia Sala travelled to Iran on a journalist visa on December 13 and was arrested six days later. In its statement, the Ministry added that the Italian journalist's case is under investigation and the Italian embassy in Tehran was informe…
Since December 19, Cecilia Sala has been in a Tehran prison — without knowing what she is being charged with. The Iranian government apparently wants to free a drone technician who had previously been arrested in Italy.
The Iranian authorities claim that the journalist “violated the laws” of the country during a professional stay on a journalist's visa, without specifying the offense with which she is accused.
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