Sneha Mordani, a news editor and anchor, wrote on X: "Iraq's new law allows clerics to set marriage age under Islamic law, making it possible for girls as young as 9 to marry. This is a horrifying ...

Sharia law, which influences much of Iraq’s legal system, permits child marriage under certain conditions, often tied to the ...

Human rights groups warn of 'disastrous effects' as some clerics interpret Islamic law as allowing girls to be married as ...

IRAQ has effectively legalised child marriage, with girls as young as nine being able to marry after amendments to decades old laws. The change on Tuesday has increased the interpretation of ...

Iraq passes shocking amendments allowing child marriage from age nine, sparking international human rights criticism and deep concerns about women's and children's protection.

A "sectarian" bill that could potentially legitimise child marriage in Iraq has passed into law reportedly without a vote in the parliament. The parliamentary website said "the proposal to amend ...

Iraq’s top court has suspended implementation of three controversial bills passed last month by the country’s parliament, including a measure that activists say undermines women’s rights.

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country's personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalize child marriage.

"Iraq's new law allows clerics to set marriage age under Islamic law, making it possible for girls as young as 9 to marry. This is a horrifying assault on children's rights and human dignity.

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s top court suspended ... were seen as potentially opening the door to child marriage since some interpretations of Islamic law allow the marriage of girls in their early ...