Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from Iran detention

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from Iran detention

The Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was released from an Iranian prison and is on the way home. This was confirmed by a spokesman for the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday.

background of the arrest

Sala was in the Iranian capital when the Tehran police were stopped and imprisoned by the Tehran police on December 19, as the Italian Foreign Ministry announced last month.

diplomatic efforts and return to Italy

On Wednesday, Meloni's office said: "The plane that journalist Cecilia Sala brings home stood out in Tehran a few minutes ago." The statement added: "Thanks to intensive diplomatic and intelligence efforts, our compatriot was released by the Iranian authorities and returns to Italy."

thanks to supporters

Meloni also thanked all those who contributed to the return of Sala, and emphasized that this enabled her to hug her family and colleagues again. "The President personally informed the journalist's parents during a phone call that took place a few minutes ago," said the Prime Minister's office.

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