Pakistan police rescue French woman, 5 children after decade of alleged captivity
A 54-year-old French woman and her five children have been rescued by Pakistani police after allegedly being held captive and abused by her husband for over a decade. The husband has been arrested, and authorities are coordinating with the French embassy for her repatriation.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the severe challenges regarding domestic abuse and human rights in Pakistan, particularly for foreign nationals in isolated regions.
Pakistan police said on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) they rescued a French woman and her five children after she told authorities she had been held captive by her husband for more than a decade and subjected to years of domestic abuse in the country’s northwest.
The article relies on police statements and official reports, maintaining a factual tone regarding a sensitive human rights issue.
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