Iraq's parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country's personal status law that ...

Iraq passes shocking amendments allowing child marriage from age nine, sparking international human rights criticism and deep ...

Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country’s personal status law that ...

The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters, including marriage, divorce, and inheritance.

Opponents to the amendments say they effectively legalize child marriage in Iraq and mark a significant step backward for women's rights in the country. The passage of the amendments also sets a ...

IRAQ has effectively legalised child marriage, with girls as young as nine being able to marry after amendments to decades ...

Iraq's parliament ammended a law protecting girls against child marriage, now allowing brides as young as 9 years old.

MP says new Personal Status Law amendment no longer allows child marriage but concerns remain over impact of legislation ...

Outrage after Iraq passes controversial law allowing child marriage for girls as young as nine, sparking concerns of ...

Family matters - including marriage, divorce and inheritance - will now be under the control of Islamic courts, which some ...

Iraq's parliament today passed several laws that critics say will effectively legalise child marriage for girls as young as nine. The amendments to Iraq's personal status law will give Islamic ...