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Why Indian Nurse Nimisha Priya Is Facing Execution in Yemen

Indian nurse Nimisha Priya faces execution in Yemen for murder case

Indian Nurse Nimisha Priya Faces Execution in Yemen: Full Story Explained

Indian nurse Nimisha Priya faces imminent execution in Yemen, drawing international attention and urgent calls for intervention. This post explains the case, the legal and diplomatic hurdles, and the ongoing efforts to save her life.

Who Is Nimisha Priya?

Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, India, moved to Yemen in 2008 to pursue better career opportunities and support her family. She worked at a hospital in Sanaa before opening her own clinic in 2015. Yemeni law required her to have a local business partner, leading her to team up with Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mahdi.

What Led to the Execution Sentence?

Legal Proceedings and Death Sentence

Can Nimisha Priya Be Saved?

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Indian Government and Legal Efforts

Year Event
2008 Nimisha Priya moves to Yemen for work
2015 Opens clinic with Mahdi as business partner
2017 Mahdi dies after being injected with sedatives by Nimisha
2018 Nimisha convicted and sentenced to death
2023 Supreme Judicial Council upholds death sentence
July 16, 2025 Scheduled date for execution

Public and Human Rights Response

What Happens Next?

With the execution date set for July 16, 2025, time is running out. Only a pardon from the victim’s family or a diplomatic breakthrough can halt the execution. Supporters urge continued public pressure and diplomatic engagement to save Nimisha Priya’s life.

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