Iraq's parliament has passed a controversial set of amendments to its civil status law, effectively legalising child marriage for girls as young as nine. The new legislation allows unregistered ...

Iraq's parliament has passed an amnesty law that could lead to the release of thousands of prisoners, including those who fought for the extremist IS group ...

The Iraqi parliament has passed an amnesty law that could lead to the release of thousands of prisoners, including Iraqis convicted of attacks on U.S. soldiers and people who fought for Islamic State, ...

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Outrage after Iraq passes controversial law allowing child marriage for girls as young as nine, sparking concerns of ...

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

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 ...

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