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News|March 31, 2026|1 min read

Foreign journalist kidnapped in Iraq, says Interior Ministry

A foreign journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad, according to Iraq's Ministry of Interior, with efforts ongoing to secure their release.

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The Ministry of Interior has confirmed the kidnapping of a foreign journalist in Iraq, although details regarding the journalist's identity remain undisclosed.

According to the Iraqi News Agency, the ministry released a statement indicating that the journalist was abducted by "unknown individuals" in Baghdad.

In response to the incident, security forces apprehended one suspect and confiscated a vehicle that was utilized during the abduction, following a pursuit of the kidnappers.

The ministry further stated that ongoing efforts are being made to locate all individuals involved in the kidnapping and to ensure the safe release of the journalist.

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