Freelance Journalist Abducted in Baghdad
American officials warned her hours before abduction of a militia threat.
Kittleson dismissed the threat, relying on local journalists due to financial strain.
Former editor Patrizio Nissirio praised her passion for reporting in dangerous areas.
She wrote an article for Il Foglio on Iran's effect on Iraq's Kurdish region.
Kittleson entered Iraq from Jordan after Syrian border officials denied her entry.
Iraq faces security risks from Iranian-backed militias attacking American facilities.
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