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Indian Nurse Nimisha Priya Facing Death Sentence in Yemen: Diplomatic Challenges and Last Ditch Efforts

 A growing humanitarian crisis looms as Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, faces execution in Yemen on July 16, 2025, following her conviction in a 2017 murder case. The sentence, issued by a court operating under Houthi control in Sana’a, has triggered widespread concern across India and the international community over legal irregularities and diplomatic limitations.

Case Background and Legal Developments

  • In 2017, Nimisha Priya allegedly administered sedatives to her Yemeni business partner in an attempt to recover her confiscated passports. The act resulted in his death.

  • She was convicted in 2020, and the verdict was upheld in 2023 by a Houthi-run court.

  • Although Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi reportedly approved the execution, sources indicate that the case remains under Houthi jurisdiction, and formal presidential ratification may not have occurred.

India’s Diplomatic and Legal Stand

  • The Indian government, in a submission to the Supreme Court, stated that the only viable option to halt the execution is through payment of blood money (diyah)—a provision under Yemeni law.

  • Due to the absence of an Indian embassy in Yemen and the complexities of dealing with non-state actors in a conflict zone, New Delhi has emphasized the severe diplomatic constraints in securing a resolution.

With time running out, urgent efforts are underway by rights groups, legal advocates, and diplomatic channels to negotiate a last-minute settlement and save Nimisha Priya’s life.

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