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UN slams Taliban law permitting child marriage consent

The United Nations has voiced grave concern over a new Taliban law in Afghanistan concerning marital separation. This decree includes provisions that allow a girl reaching puberty to have her silence interpreted as consent to marriage, which the UN states entrenches discrimination against women and girls. The Taliban government has defended the law, asserting it adheres to Islamic law and that forced marriage of girls is already banned. AI

RANK_REASON The UN, a significant international body, has issued a strong statement of concern regarding a new law enacted by a national government, indicating a notable policy development. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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UN slams Taliban law permitting child marriage consent

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    UN ‘concerned’ over Taliban law that includes child marriage provision

    The United Nations expressed “grave concern” on Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan’s Taliban government on separation in marriage which includes provisions on child marriage, saying the code further entrenches discrimination against women and girls. The government rej…