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Yemen: Threat to Legislation Outlawing Child Marriage

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Yemen: Threat to Legislation Outlawing Child Marriage

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Although Yemen's parliament has agreed to set the minimum age for marriage at 17, there are concerns the decision may be rescinded as some members of parliament (MPs) say the amendments violate Sharia (Islamic) law.
To read the full article, please visit the IRIN News Website.

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Although Yemen's parliament has agreed to set the minimum age for marriage at 17, there are concerns the decision may be rescinded as some members of parliament (MPs) say the amendments violate Sharia (Islamic) law.
To read the full article, please visit the IRIN News Website.

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