Iraq could allow marriage for girls as young as 9. A survivor says it would fuel rape and child abuse.

Changes to Iraq’s Personal Status Law could allow girls as young as nine to get married.

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Iraq could allow marriage for girls as young as 9. A survivor says it would fuel rape and child abuse.

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