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Cecilia Sala heading home after being released by Iran


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 at 7:21 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been released by Iran and is on her way back to Italy, the premier's office said on Wednesday. "The aeroplane bringing the journalist Cecilia Sala back home took off a few minutes ago from Tehran,

Cecilia Sala, a 55-year-old dual Italian-Argentinian citizen, has been released from detention in Iran and is returning home after being held for more than a year. She was arrested in November 2022 during widespread protests in Iran, accused of espionage and undermining national security. Her release was part of a broader diplomatic effort involving Italy, Argentina, and Iran, with Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressing gratitude to Iranian authorities for their cooperation. Sala's detention had drawn international attention, with her case being highlighted by human rights organizations and governments advocating for her freedom. Her release marks a significant moment in the ongoing tensions between Western countries and Iran over issues of human rights and diplomatic relations.

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