Indian Nurses Face Death Sentences in Yemen

Nimisha Priya, a 34-year-old Indian nurse, is currently on death row in Yemen after being sentenced for the murder of her former business partner, Talal Abdo Mahdi. With the Yemeni president endorsing her death sentence, her family is urgently seeking a pardon from Mahdi's family, which is the only avenue left to stop the execution under Sharia law. They have raised $40,000 in blood money as part of negotiations, but time is running out as they await the family's decision. Meanwhile, another Indian nurse, Sona Thomas, faces a similar fate for a murder charge stemming from an alleged act of self-defense, with her family also appealing for clemency and exploring blood money options. Both cases highlight the precarious legal environment in Yemen and the desperate efforts of families to save their loved ones from execution. India's Ministry of External Affairs is actively involved in seeking justice and intervention for both nurses amidst Yemen's ongoing turmoil.