Tue Jul 08 15:08:09 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Indian Nurse on Death Row in Yemen Faces Imminent Execution**
NEW DELHI: Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse from Kerala, is scheduled to be executed in Yemen next week, July 16th, after being convicted of the murder of a Yemeni national, Talal Abdo Mahdi. Priya’s death sentence was approved by the Yemeni President last year.
The case dates back to 2014 when Priya, who moved to Yemen in 2008, partnered with Mahdi to open a clinic, a requirement under Yemeni law. A dispute arose between the two, and Priya filed a complaint against Mahdi, who was later arrested but released. Priya’s family claims she attempted to sedate Mahdi to retrieve her passport, but an overdose resulted in his death. She was arrested while attempting to flee the country and convicted of murder in 2018.
While Yemeni law allows for “blood money” (compensation to the victim’s family) as an alternative to execution, negotiations have been fraught with difficulties. Efforts to raise funds for blood money were complicated by a lawyer demanding substantial upfront fees. Priya’s mother has reportedly sold her house to help with the legal fight.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated that it is closely monitoring the situation and providing all possible assistance to Priya’s family. However, Priya’s mother has issued a desperate plea for intervention, stating that time is running out to save her daughter’s life.
**Summary:**
An Indian nurse, Nimisha Priya, is scheduled to be executed in Yemen on July 16th for the murder of a Yemeni national. The case involves a business partnership gone wrong, leading to accusations of sedation, accidental overdose, and a murder conviction. While “blood money” is an option, negotiations have been difficult. The MEA is monitoring the situation, but Priya’s family fears time is running out.
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