Iraq wants Iran-backed factions to lay down weapons, foreign minister says
Iraq is trying to convince powerful armed factions in the country that have fought U.S. forces and fired rockets and drones ...
Iraq lowers age of consent to 9 years old with sick law to allow old men to marry girls
The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters, including marriage, divorce, and inheritance.
Iraq Passes Law Critics Say Could Legalize Child Marriage
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 ...
Iraqi lawmakers pass a bill that critics say legalizes child marriage
Iraq’s parliament has passed three divisive laws including amendments to the country’s personal status law that opponents say ...
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Iraq OKs Marriage for 9-Year-Old Girls, Inciting Outrage
Outrage after Iraq passes controversial law allowing child marriage for girls as young as nine, sparking concerns of ...
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U.S. Intervention in Iraq's Oil Dispute Sparks Backlash
The ongoing oil dispute between Baghdad and Kurdistan intensifies as US intervention sparks backlash and highlights the power ...
Iraq passes law that will allow child marriage, critics warn: 'Disastrous'
The amendments to Iraq's personal status law allow clerics to rule on marriages based on their interpretation of Islamic law.
Iraq lowers age of consent to just 9 years old in sick new law so old men can marry children
Family matters - including marriage, divorce and inheritance - will now be under the control of Islamic courts, which some ...
Iraq's parliament passes law critics claim could allow child marriage: 'Disastrous'
The amendments to Iraq's personal status law allow clerics to rule on marriages based on their interpretation of Islamic law.
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Iraq passes three controversial bills to address demands of Kurds, Shiites, Sunnis
Iraq’s legislature on Tuesday passed three controversial bills regarding the return of land confiscated under the Baath ...
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Chinese giant emerges as preferred contractor for work on TotalEnergies-led $10 billion Middle East gas project
A leading Chinese contracting player has emerged as the preferred contractor for work on a large gas processing plant for the ...
Iraq passes bill that critics say legalises child marriage
Iraq's parliament sparked outrage on Tuesday after passing a series of controversial laws, including amendments to the ...