ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Iran while carrying out journalistic services. She was arrested on December 19 by the Tehran police authorities. This was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since the arrest, Minister Antonio Tajani ordered the Italian embassy and consulate in Tehran to follow the case with the utmost attention. In coordination with the Office of the Prime Minister, the Foreign Ministry has started working with the Iranian authorities to clarify Cecilia Salàs legal situation and to verify the conditions of her detention. On December 27, Ambassador Paola Amadei paid a consular visit to verify the conditions and state of detention. The family was informed of the results of the consular visit. Sala had previously had the opportunity to make two phone calls with her relatives.
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