AU and UN criticise Somali government's attempts to pass a child marriage law
The African Union and the United Nations have criticised attempts by the Somali government to pass a law that permits child marriage. This SABC News report covers the bill.
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The new bill was reportedly introduced in parliament by the Somalia Human Rights Committee. It would make it legal for girls under the age of 18 to marry.