French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan
A French woman and her five children have been rescued from a home in Pakistan after being held captive and abused by her husband for 12 years. The family is currently in a shelter and plans to return to France following the police raid.
Why it matters
The case highlights severe issues regarding domestic abuse, human rights, and the challenges of international consular protection in remote regions.
Image source, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Image caption, Yasmina claims her husband had "effectively imprisoned" her and their children since 2014
The report is a factual account of a police operation and victim testimony without editorializing.
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