Key facts
- A French woman named Sylvie Yasmina was rescued in Pakistan.
- She was allegedly held captive by her husband for over 12 years.
- Yasmina was found with her five children.
- The rescue occurred in a dilapidated home in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
- Her husband has been arrested.
- The woman reported experiencing domestic abuse.
- Pakistani police conducted the rescue operation.
Pakistani police have rescued a French national, Sylvie Yasmina, and her five children after she alleged being held captive by her husband for over a decade. The rescue operation took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where the woman was found in a dilapidated home. Yasmina reportedly endured domestic abuse during her alleged captivity. Her husband has been arrested by local authorities following the discovery. The circumstances of her prolonged detention and the alleged abuse are now under investigation. The French consulate in Pakistan has been notified and is expected to provide assistance to Yasmina and her children. The case highlights concerns about the safety and well-being of foreign nationals in remote areas and the challenges in addressing domestic abuse allegations.