Afghan families sell daughters into child marriage amid worsening humanitarian crisis
Afghan families increasingly sell daughters into child marriage amid a deepening humanitarian crisis. In the first five months of 2023, 42 underage girls gave birth in a northern hospital, highlighting a troubling trend exacerbated by Taliban policies. Experts warn that these practices significantly jeopardize the health and future of young mothers and their children.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC
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