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French mother, 5 children rescued from Pak home after decade-long captivity
Published 24 June 2026 ยท world
A French mother and her five children have been dramatically rescued from a decade of alleged captivity and abuse in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Sylvie
A French mother and her five children have been dramatically rescued from a decade of alleged captivity and abuse in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Sylvie Yasmina, who claims her husband 'effectively imprisoned' them after moving from Australia in 2014, was found with visible injuries. Her son's brave escape to a police station led to the family's liberation and her expressed desire to return to France.
Published: June 24, 2026 โข 11:07 PM IST ยท Updated: June 24, 2026 โข 11:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A French mother and her five children have been dramatically rescued from a decade of alleged captivity and abuse in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Sylvie Yasmina, who claims her husband 'effectively imprisoned' them after moving from Australia in 2014, was found with visible injuries.
Her son's brave escape to a police station led to the family's liberation and her expressed desire to return to France.