A law that passed this week in Iraq that opponents have said effectively allows men to marry girls as young as 9 years old ...

Iraqi lawmakers have passed amendments that give courts more authority in family matters, the Associated Press reported, and ...

The amendments to Iraq's personal status law allow clerics to rule on marriages based on their interpretation of Islamic law.

The legislation passed amid a chaotic session on Tuesday, sparking fears over its negative impact on women’s rights, judicial integrity, and accountability.

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Iraq’s parliament on Tuesday, the 21st of January, passed three controversial laws, including amendments to the country’s ...

The amendments to Iraq's personal status law allow clerics to rule on marriages based on their interpretation of Islamic law.

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Iraq's parliament passed into law on Tuesday a revised bill that had sparked outrage over fears it rolled back women's rights and permitted underage marriage.

Iraq’s parliament has passed three divisive laws including amendments to the country’s personal status law that opponents say ...