Iraq's bill to allow legal abuse of girl children of age 9 in the name of marriage

Iraq's parliament is considering a bill to reduce the legal marriage age for girls to just nine year old, aligning with certain interpretations of Sharia law.

This proposal has been met with strong opposition from human rights groups, who argue it is deeply immoral and harmful.

Critics warn that child marriage can lead to severe consequences, including health risks and loss of educational opportunities.

They emphasize that such a law would strip young girls of their childhood and future prospects, and could allow older men, even those over 50, to marry children as young as nine.

The international community is urging Iraq to reject the bill and protect the rights and dignity of its children.