French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan
A French national, Sylvie Yasmina, and her five children were rescued in Pakistan after allegedly being held captive and abused by her husband for 12 years since 2014. One of their sons managed to alert police, leading to a raid in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The family, found with bruises, has been taken to a shelter and plans to return to France.
Why it matters
This case highlights severe domestic abuse, human rights violations, and the challenges faced by victims in seeking help, particularly in remote areas and across international borders. It underscores the importance of police intervention in such extreme situations.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Muhammad Zubair Khan , BBC Urdu and Azizullah Khan , BBC Urdu Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Yasmina claims her husband had "effectively imprisoned" her and their children since 2014 Police in Pakistan have arrested a man who allegedly held his wife and children captive at home and abused them for more than a decade.
Factual reporting of a crime and rescue operation, attributed to police and victim statements.
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