The proposal to lower the marriage age for girls to nine years old is based upon teachings in the Koran, Islam’s holy book. The new amendments would legalize pedophilia and legitimize these illegal ...
Iraq’s proposal to lower the legal marriage age for girls to as young as 9 isn’t about protection—it’s about controlling and ...
IRBIL, Iraq — Shaimaa Saadoun is haunted by her memory of being forced into an abusive marriage to a 39-year-old man just after she turned 13. Her impoverished family near the southern Iraqi city of ...
The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters, including marriage, divorce and inheritance. Did you know with a Plus subscription to Shropshire Star you get full access to ...
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