Child marriage in the Kunene region of Namibia
Child marriage has been part of Himba culture in the Kunene region for centuries. Girls as young as four have been given in marriage to relatives.
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In this video, the newspaper The Namibian explores the social and cultural reasons behind the practice, and why it is still common today.