Taliban's Child Marriage Law Sparks Global Concern The reinstatement of child marriage laws in Afghanistan has sent shockwaves around the world, prompting condemnation from human rights organizations and governments.
The law allows girls as young as 15 to marry with their parents' consent, highlighting the ongoing struggle for women's and children's rights in the country.
Understanding the Taliban's Child Marriage Law The Taliban's child marriage law is based on Islamic law, or Shariah, which sets the minimum age of marriage at 15 for girls and 18 for boys.