Naghma’s Father, Taj Mohammad, states that the sale of his daughter was a necessity. Mohammad had borrowed money from a distant relative. He stresses that he needed the money to feed, house and protect his family.
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Monday, February 4, 2013
Man Sells Six-Year-Old Daughter As Bride To Settle A Debt
A man in Afghanistan says he was forced to sell his six-year-old daughter to settle an old debt. The child, Naghma, was sold to a family member as a child bride. Her fiance is 16 years old.
Naghma’s Father, Taj Mohammad, states that the sale of his daughter was a necessity. Mohammad had borrowed money from a distant relative. He stresses that he needed the money to feed, house and protect his family.
Read the rest.
Naghma’s Father, Taj Mohammad, states that the sale of his daughter was a necessity. Mohammad had borrowed money from a distant relative. He stresses that he needed the money to feed, house and protect his family.
Read the rest.
Kidnapped 'Virgin-Brides' Believed To Be Cure For HIV
The CNN Freedom Project tells the story of young
women being kidnapped as child brides by those who believe that having
sex with a young girl can cure their HIV. In many African villages,
girls as young as 12 years old are kidnapped and forced to marry older
men.
They
speak of the term “Ukuthwala,” which translates to “pick up,” which
justifies the abduction of young women. In some cases, the kidnappings
occur with parental consent.
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They
speak of the term “Ukuthwala,” which translates to “pick up,” which
justifies the abduction of young women. In some cases, the kidnappings
occur with parental consent.Read the rest of this article.
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