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Tehran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from prison


Published on 2025-01-08 07:00:38 - MSN
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  • Sala has been detained in Iran since 19 December, three days after she arrived in the country on a journalist visa. View on euronews

Tehran has released Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who was detained in Iran for several months. Sala, known for her work with the Italian newspaper "La Repubblica," was arrested on charges of espionage, which she and her supporters vehemently denied. Her release comes after significant diplomatic efforts by the Italian government and international pressure. The exact terms of her release have not been fully disclosed, but it is believed that negotiations involved both political and humanitarian considerations. Sala's case had drawn widespread attention to the plight of journalists working in restrictive environments and highlighted the ongoing tensions between Iran and Western countries.

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