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UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

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.

UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage
Image: NPR World

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.

(Image credit: Dar Yasin)

Originally published at NPR World

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