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West Australian
5 days ago
- Politics
- West Australian
Outrage after Afghan man, 45, marries 6yo child bride as Taliban say he can't have her until she's nine
A 45-year-old Afghan man has caused global outrage after he married a six-year-old girl. The man, who already has two wives, reportedly paid the little girl's family money to take her as his bride. Hasht-e Subh Daily , an independent Afghan media outlet operating in exile, reported the sickening case had even forced the Taliban to intervene. Sources had said that while the Islamic rulers had made no official comment about the marriage in Helmand's Marjah district, the Taliban was currently preventing the girl from being transported to the man's house. The man has reportedly been told he must 'wait until the girl turns nine before bringing her home'. Child marriages have soared in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, clamping down on women's rights, including limiting their schooling, work and independence in daily life. It is especially rife in villages where poverty abounds. 'There are many families in our village who have given away their daughters for money. No one helps them. People are desperate,' said Mahbob, a community activist told The Afghan Times . Before the Taliban seized back power, Afghan civil law set the minimum age for marriage at 16 years for girls and at 18 years for boys. since they have been in power a minimum age for marriage has not been set. A UN Women report said 28.7 per cent of girls in Afghanistan under the age of 18 years were married — 9.6 per cent of those aged under 15. 'Statistical modelling shows the ban on Afghan girls education after primary school is estimated to be associated with an increase of the rate of child marriage by 25 per cent. This would put 37.5 per cent of Afghan girls at risk of child marriage,' the report read. Child marriage has been shown to lead to increased likelihood that a girl or woman will experience domestic violence, have limited access to reproductive health services, and receive only lower levels of education. Earlier this month the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders, including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls. The ICC said there were reasonable grounds to believe that Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, chief justice of the Taliban, had committed the crime against humanity of persecution on gender grounds against girls, women and other persons non-conforming with the Taliban's policy on gender, gender identity or expression.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Outrage after Afghan man, 45, marries six-year-old
A 45-year-old Afghan man has caused global outrage after he married a six-year-old girl. The man, who already has two wives, reportedly paid the little girl's family money to take her as his bride. Hasht-e Subh Daily, an independent Afghan media outlet operating in exile, reported the sickening case had even forced the Taliban to intervene. Sources had said that while the Islamic rulers had made no official comment about the marriage in Helmand's Marjah district, the Taliban was currently preventing the girl from being transported to the man's house. The man has reportedly been told he must 'wait until the girl turns nine before bringing her home'. Child marriages have soared in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, clamping down on women's rights, including limiting their schooling, work and independence in daily life. It is especially rife in villages where poverty abounds. 'There are many families in our village who have given away their daughters for money. No one helps them. People are desperate,' said Mahbob, a community activist told The Afghan Times. Child marriages have soared in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Credit: Unknown / X Before the Taliban seized back power, Afghan civil law set the minimum age for marriage at 16 years for girls and at 18 years for boys. since they have been in power a minimum age for marriage has not been set. A UN Women report said 28.7 per cent of girls in Afghanistan under the age of 18 years were married — 9.6 per cent of those aged under 15. 'Statistical modelling shows the ban on Afghan girls education after primary school is estimated to be associated with an increase of the rate of child marriage by 25 per cent. This would put 37.5 per cent of Afghan girls at risk of child marriage,' the report read. Child marriage has been shown to lead to increased likelihood that a girl or woman will experience domestic violence, have limited access to reproductive health services, and receive only lower levels of education. Earlier this month the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders, including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls. The ICC said there were reasonable grounds to believe that Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, chief justice of the Taliban, had committed the crime against humanity of persecution on gender grounds against girls, women and other persons non-conforming with the Taliban's policy on gender, gender identity or expression.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
6-year-old girl sold into marriage with 45-year-old in Afghanistan; Taliban intervenes: ‘Wait until she's nine'
A harrowing case from Afghanistan's Helmand province has sparked international condemnation after a six-year-old girl was forced into marriage with a 45-year-old man in exchange for money. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident, first reported by US-based Afghan news outlet on June 28, took place in the Marjah district. According to Hasht-e Subh Daily, the groom was already married and had two wives. Local sources revealed that the girl's father arranged the marriage under financial pressure. While the Taliban authorities did intervene in the ceremony, their response has raised fresh alarm. Rather than cancelling the marriage or arresting the parties involved, Taliban officials reportedly instructed them to 'wait until the girl turns nine before bringing her home.' The statement, widely circulated on social media, has reignited criticism over the Taliban's stance on women's and children's rights since their return to power in 2021. International bodies and human rights advocates have repeatedly condemned the regime's rollbacks on education, employment, and basic freedoms for Afghan women and girls. Several nations have declared they will not officially recognise the Taliban government unless it guarantees and protects women's rights under international law. This case, however, has only deepened fears that those protections remain out of reach for Afghanistan's most vulnerable.
NDTV
5 days ago
- NDTV
Taliban Tells Afghan, 45, Who Married 6-Year-Old: "Wait Till She's 9"
A six-year-old girl has allegedly been forced to marry a 45-year-old man in southern Afghanistan after her father sold her for money. According to US-based Afghan outlet the marriage occurred in Marjah district, with the man, who has two other wives, allegedly paying the child's family for the union. The Taliban, reportedly '"horrified" by the situation, intervened to prevent the man from taking the child to his home, stating she could be sent to her husband's household at the age of nine. Local Taliban authorities have not issued a statement, but they have so far blocked the girl from being taken to the man's residence. The girl's father and the groom were arrested in Marjah district, though no formal charges have been filed. The girl is currently with her parents, as reported by Hasht-e Subh Daily. The marriage arrangement involved the customary practice of walwar, where the bride price is set based on the girl's physical appearance, education, and perceived value. The incident has sparked intense outrage across social media, with users expressing shock, heartbreak, and condemnation over the situation. Photos from the ceremony, depicting the man alongside the noticeably young girl, have triggered strong backlash online and among human rights advocates. Child Marriages in Afghanistan Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, the country has seen a significant increase in child and early marriages, driven by deepening poverty and stringent restrictions on women and girls, particularly the prohibition of female education. Notably, Afghanistan lacks a legal minimum age for marriage. The previous civil code, which established 16 as the minimum age for girls, has not been restored. According to a report by UN Women from last year, the Taliban's ban on girls' education has contributed to a 25% surge in child marriages and a 45% increase in early childbearing nationwide, exacerbating the vulnerability of young girls in an already precarious socio-economic landscape. Human rights organisations have consistently called for urgent international intervention, emphasising that child marriage poses severe risks to girls' physical, mental, and social well-being. These groups highlight that girls coerced into early marriages frequently endure dire consequences, including premature pregnancies, which carry heightened health risks, as well as domestic violence and profound social isolation. Activists stress that these practices not only violate fundamental human rights but also undermine Afghanistan's long-term social and economic stability, urging global leaders to prioritise measures that protect and empower young girls.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
6-Year-Old Girl Married Off To 45-Year-Old Afghan Man. Taliban Say ‘Let Her Turn 9 First'
A 45-year-old man married a six-year-old girl in Helmand, Afghanistan. A 45-year-old man married a six-year-old girl in Afghanistan's Helmand province following which images of the child bride circulated on social media, drawing condemnation. As per reports, Taliban stopped the man from taking the girl home saying that she could instead be sent to her husband at age nine. The child's father and the groom were arrested in the Marjah district, where the marriage ceremony took place but no charges have been filed. The groom, reportedly already married to two women, is said to have paid the girl's family in exchange for her. The girl remains with her parents for now, as per reports. According to Hasht-e Subh Daily, the transaction was conducted through the widespread practice of walwar — a bride price based on the girl's physical appearance, education level and perceived value. Child Marriage In Afghanistan Since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, child marriage- already endemic in Afghanistan- has sharply risen. UN Women reported a 25% surge in child marriages and a 45% increase in childbearing among girls following the Taliban's bans on female education and employment. UNICEF ranks Afghanistan among the top countries for child brides globally. There is currently no legal minimum age for marriage under Taliban rule. The previous civil code, which set the minimum age for girls at 16, has not been reinstated. Instead, marriages are governed by interpretations of Islamic law. Under the Hanafi school, a girl may be married once she reaches puberty but there is no consensus on when that begins. Meanwhile, the crackdown on women and girls continues in Afghanistan where girls have been banned from secondary schools and universities. Women are barred from most jobs, public parks, gyms and even bathhouses. A male guardian is required for travel and all women must cover their faces in public. view comments First Published: July 09, 2025, 22:59 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
