Iraq passes shocking amendments allowing child marriage from age nine, sparking international human rights criticism and deep ...

IRAQ has effectively legalised child marriage, with girls as young as nine being able to marry after amendments to decades ...

MP says new Personal Status Law amendment no longer allows child marriage but concerns remain over impact of legislation ...

Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country's personal status law that ...

Outrage after Iraq passes controversial law allowing child marriage for girls as young as nine, sparking concerns of ...

Iraq’s legislature on Tuesday passed three controversial bills regarding the return of land confiscated under the Baath ...

A storm of reactions has erupted from lawmakers and organizations in Iraq following the passage of a law that allows child ...

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 ...

Iraq’s parliament passed into law on Tuesday a revised bill that had sparked outrage over fears it rolled back women’s rights ...

The Iraqi parliament has passed an amnesty law that could lead to the release of thousands of prisoners, including Iraqis convicted of attacks on U.S. soldiers and people who fought for Islamic State, ...

"Death, death to Saddam!" chanted Imam Husham Al-Husainy through a megaphone at a pro-war rally broadcast by C-SPAN in ...

The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters, including marriage, divorce and inheritance.