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 ...

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

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The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters, including marriage, divorce and inheritance.

Iraq has given a big shocker as its parliament passed three laws on Tuesday one of which may legalise child marriage. The ...

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

MP says new Personal Status Law amendment no longer allows child marriage but concerns remain over impact of legislation ...

Iraq passes bill that critics say legalises child marriage - Activists argue the new laws will erode safeguards for women ...

Iraq 's parliament has passed amendments to the personal status law, which critics argue could legalize child marriage. The ...

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

Iraqi law currently sets 18 as the minimum age of marriage in most cases. The changes passed Tuesday would let clerics rule ...