The Guardian Australia ·general ·13 hours ago

Taliban ‘legitimising child marriage’ with new edict, activists warn

Taliban ‘legitimising child marriage’ with new edict, activists warn Up to 70% of girls may be in early or forced marriages but law now makes divorce impossible if husbands disagree Child marriage appears to have been legally recognised for the first time by the Taliban in Afghanistan, as activists say “shameful” new laws make it almost impossible for girls.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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