Afghanistan's New Marriage Law Exposes Deep Seated Social Tensions The Taliban government's new law on marriage has sparked international outrage due to its provisions permitting child marriage.
This legislation allows girls as young as 16 to marry with parental consent, a situation that is morally reprehensible and poses a significant threat to the well being of countless young girls.
Afghanistan's struggle with poverty and lack of access to education, particularly for girls, has been ongoing for decades.