Iraq's parliament controversially passed laws, including amendments to the personal status law criticized for potentially legalizing child marriage. Activists fear the erosion of safeguards for women's rights, as the changes grant Islamic courts more authority. Protests erupted due to alleged procedural violations.
Iraq Parliament Amends Personal Status Law, Raising Child Marriage Concerns
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