March 31 (UPI) -- Unknown assailants abducted a foreign journalist, reportedly an American, Tuesday night in Iraq, according to Baghdad officials, who said security forces are working to secure her release.
The journalist was identified as American Shelly Kittleson by Al-Monitor, a Washington-based online news organization covering the Middle East where she is a contributor.
Iraqi specialized security forces were immediately deployed following the kidnapping and tracked down one of the assailants' vehicles attempting to flee, causing it to overturn, Iraq's Ministry of Interior said in a statement.
One suspect was arrested, according to the ministry, which said efforts continue to track down the remaining suspects and secure the journalist's release.
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