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2024-11-09 22:12:23 UTC - HELPFUL
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Iraq is set to legally lower their age of consent to nine. While the amendment has not yet passed, it is in accord with the rulers' interpretation of Islamic law and will likely pass. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/outrage-as-iraq-stands-poised-to-lower-the-age-of-consent-for-girls-to-nine/ar-AA1tGvfQ https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/back-to-medieval-times-iraqi-men-can-marry-children-as-young-as-9-government-lowers-the-age-of-consent-for-girls/articleshow/115118570.cms?from=mdr
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