A seasoned war correspondent's life has been thrust into uncertainty after Shelly Kittleson was abducted by armed men in central Baghdad on Tuesday, drawing urgent appeals from colleagues and press freedom organisations worldwide.
Reports of her kidnapping have sparked conflicting claims and mounting anxiety over her fate, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones. As images from her career resurface, this photo gallery traces her journey from frontline reporting to the moment her story became the headline.
