A law has been passed in Iraq which has legalised the marriage of children as young as nine. Three controversial laws have ...

Iraq's parliament has passed a controversial law which would allow for the legalisation of girls as young as nine to be ...

For Shia Muslims, who make up a majority in the country, the lowest age of marriage for girls will be nine years old, while ...

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

Family matters - including marriage, divorce and inheritance - will now be under the control of Islamic courts, which some ...

The amendments to the countrys legislation are a long-standing demand of Shiite blocs and could legalize child marriage Iraqs ...

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

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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.