Afghanistan, June 27 -- A 45-year-old man married a six-year-old girl in Helmand, Southern Afghanistan, sparking outrage and renewed concern over rising child marriages.
Local sources in Helmand province have reported that a 45-year-old man has married a six-year-old girl. According to witnesses on Friday, the girl's family agreed to the marriage in exchange for money, raising serious concerns about child exploitation and abuse.
Sources further revealed to Khaama Press that the man already had two wives.The latest marriage took place in the Marjah district of Helmand province, a region where such cases often go undocumented or unchallenged due to cultural and legal limitations.
Reports indicate that the Taliban, who control Helmand provi...