Official announcements from the Italian Foreign Ministry

Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Detained in Iran Since December 19, Arrested While Reporting and Held in Evin Prison

Dec 28, 2024, 07:22 AM

Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, has been detained in Iran since December 19, according to Italy's Foreign Ministry. The ministry confirmed that it is in contact with Iranian authorities and has verified Sala's health conditions. Sala was reportedly arrested while reporting in Tehran and is currently held in solitary confinement at Evin Prison. The Italian government has expressed its commitment to working tirelessly for her release, emphasizing the need for caution in media coverage. The arrest has drawn attention from various organizations, including Reporters Without Borders, which condemned the detention as arbitrary and called for her immediate release. There are speculations regarding a potential political motive behind her arrest, possibly linked to ongoing diplomatic negotiations involving Iran.