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Iraq Pushes to Legalize Child Marriage as Young as 9 Years Old
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42:17Now PlayingIn a controversial move, Iraq's parliament is considering amendments to its Personal Status Law that could dramatically alter family and marriage regulations, sparking widespread concern and protest. The proposed changes, pushed by the Coordination Framework, a coalition of conservative and Islamist parties, would shift power from civil courts to religious authorities in matters of marriage, divorce, and child custody. Most alarmingly, critics argue that the amendments could potentially legalize child marriage for children as young as nine years old. Raya Faiq, a coordinator for a coalition opposing the bill, starkly warned, "This law legalizes child rape." The draft bill, which passed its first reading on August 4th, would require Muslim couples to choose either Sunni or Shia doctrine for their marriage, with the husband's sect taking precedence in disputes. Despite fierce opposition from human rights organizations, activists, and some political parties, proponents of the bill insist it is constitutional and "does not contradict the constants of Sharia and the foundations of democracy." This contentious proposal has ignited a heated debate about women's rights, religious authority, and the future of Iraq's diverse society.
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