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UN expresses grave concern over new Taliban decree that includes provision on child marriage

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The United Nations expressed “grave concern” Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan’s Taliban government…

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What happened KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The United Nations expressed “grave concern” Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan’s Taliban government….
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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · May 21, 2:34 PM

UN expresses grave concern over new Taliban decree that includes provision on child marriage

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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The United Nations expressed “grave concern” Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan’s Taliban government…

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Taliban's new marriage separation decree draws UN criticism

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The Afghan Taliban government’s new decree governing the separation of spouses “reinforces systemic discrimination” and erodes the rights of Afghan women and girls, the United Nations said...

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