Pakistan police rescue French woman and children allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years
A 54-year-old French woman and her five children have been rescued from a home in Pakistan 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 the family's repatriation.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing issues regarding domestic violence and human rights in Pakistan, while also involving international diplomatic relations.
Yasmina and her children were rescued after one of her sons managed to leave the house and reach the local police station. Photograph: X Yasmina and her children were rescued after one of her sons managed to leave the house and reach the local police station. Photograph: X Pakistan Pakistan police rescue French woman and children allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years Husband arrested after Sylvie Yasmina, 54, and five children found at home in north-western province
The report relies on police statements and provides a factual account of the rescue without inflammatory language.
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