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Threat to Legislation Outlawing Child Marriage in Yemen

Although Yemen's parliament has agreed to set the minimum age for marriage at 17, there are concerns the decision may be rescinded as some members of parliament (MPs) say the amendments violate Sharia (Islamic) law.

Source: IRIN Middle East(2009) February 23
Available online at: http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=83081

 
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