Iraq’s top court has suspended implementation of three controversial bills passed last month by the country’s parliament, ...

Iraq’s top court suspended implementation of three controversial laws passed last month by the country’s parliament, including amendments to a legislation that activists said would undermine women’s r ...

Amendments to Iraq's personal status law have been suspended by the country's Supreme Court, pausing plans to allow girls as ...

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

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

Iraq’s parliament has passed three divisive laws including amendments to the country’s personal status law that opponents say ...

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 ...

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

Iraq's parliament today passed several laws that critics say will effectively legalise child marriage for girls as young as nine. The amendments to Iraq's personal status law will give Islamic ...

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

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