The 'Kataib Hezbollah' militia operating in Iraq announced it will release American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted about a week ago in the capital Baghdad. According to the militia's statement, Kittleson must leave the country 'immediately.' The militia's security chief, Abu Mujahid al-Assaf, published a statement saying, 'Out of appreciation for the positions of the outgoing prime minister, we have decided to release the American accused, Shelly Kittleson, on the condition that she leave the country immediately. This initiative will not be repeated in the future.'