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'Silence of virgin girl can be treated as consent': Taliban formally recognises child marriage with special rules in Afghanistan

Taliban regime in Afghanistan has introduced a controversial new family law regulation governing marriages, divorce and child marriage, drawing widespread criticism from international observers.

The 31-article regulation, titled "Principles of Separation Between Spouses," was approved by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and published in the regime’s official gazette in mid-May, according to Afghan outlet Amu TV.

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