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Supreme Court to hear Indian nurse's death sentence plea today

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a petition regarding Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, sentenced to death in Yemen for murder. Activists are advocating for diplomatic efforts to negotiate her release or commutation of the sentence, highlighting the urgency as the execution could be enforced soon. The Ministry of External Affairs has denied travel permissions for negotiations, citing security risks due to ongoing conflict in Yemen. The case has garnered significant attention from human rights groups and political leaders in Kerala, emphasizing the need for proactive engagement to safeguard Priya’s life amidst complex legal and diplomatic challenges.

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