Iraq’s parliament has passed three divisive laws including amendments to the country’s personal status law that opponents say ...
Opponents to the amendments say they effectively legalize child marriage in Iraq and mark a significant step backward for women's rights in the country. The passage of the amendments also sets a ...
Iraq Passes Law That Could Legalise Child Marriage For Girls As Young As 9, Activists Criticise Move
For Shia Muslims, who make up a majority in the country, the lowest age of marriage for girls will be nine years old, while ...
The amendments to Iraq's personal status law allow clerics to rule on marriages based on their interpretation of Islamic law.
The amendments to Iraq's personal status law allow clerics to rule on marriages based on their interpretation of Islamic law.
A storm of reactions has erupted from lawmakers and organizations in Iraq following the passage of a law that allows child ...
Iraq 's parliament has passed amendments to the personal status law, which critics argue could legalize child marriage. The ...
Iraq passes bill that critics say legalises child marriage - Activists argue the new laws will erode safeguards for women ...
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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.
The legislation passed amid a chaotic session on Tuesday, sparking fears over its negative impact on women’s rights, judicial integrity, and accountability.
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Iraq is trying to convince powerful armed factions in the country that have fought U.S. forces and fired rockets and drones at Israel to lay down their weapons or join ...
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