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

For Shia Muslims, who make up a majority in the country, the lowest age of marriage for girls will be nine years old, while ...

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

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 ...

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Iraq's parliament passed into law on Tuesday a revised bill that had sparked outrage over fears it rolled back women's rights and permitted underage marriage.

Iraq's parliament approved three controversial laws. One empowers clerics to determine the marriage age for girls. This has ...

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

The amendments to the country?s legislation are a long-standing demand of Shiite blocs and could legalize child marriage Iraq ...

Iraq’s parliament on Tuesday, the 21st of January, passed three controversial laws, including amendments to the country’s ...