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Pakistan: Woman held hostage for years rescued
Published 25 June 2026 ยท world
Synopsis A French mother and her five children have been rescued in Pakistan after allegedly being held in isolation for nearly 12 years. Authorities claim
Synopsis A French mother and her five children have been rescued in Pakistan after allegedly being held in isolation for nearly 12 years. Authorities claim the family was "effectively imprisoned" since 2014, with children denied education and social contact. The ordeal came to light when one son escaped, leading to a police raid and the husband's arrest. The children's well-being and future education are now a priority.