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French Mother and Five Sons Rescued After More Than a Decade in Captivity in Pakistan
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First reported by N12 · Jun 25, 2026
What happened
Pakistani police rescued French citizen Sylvie Yasmina and her five sons this week after more than 10 years in captivity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Her Pakistani husband was arrested, and authorities are coordinating with France to bring her home.
- 01Police rescued Sylvie Yasmina and five sons after over a decade in captivity.
- 02The family was held in a mud room in Bara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- 03Her Pakistani husband was arrested and an investigation opened.
- 04Yasmina said she was abused for years and wants to return to France.
- 05Authorities are coordinating with the French embassy on repatriation.
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