Iran: Cecilia Sala Arrested, Appeals for Quick Release
2024-12-28
Il Giornale
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who traveled to Iran on December 12 with a valid visa, has been arrested. She had conducted a series of interviews and produced three episodes of the podcast 'Stories' for her news outlet. Sala assures she is doing well, but urges for a swift resolution, sparking concerns about press freedom and journalist safety in the region, highlighting the importance of freedom of speech and journalism, as well as the need for support for detained journalists