6-yr-old sold to marry 45-yr-old; Taliban says: ‘Wait until she’s 9’

A six-year-old Afghan girl in Helmand province was forced into marriage with a 45-year-old man due to her family's financial struggles. While Taliban authorities intervened, they instructed the parties to postpone the marriage until the girl turns nine, sparking international condemnation. This incident has intensified concerns about the Taliban's commitment to protecting women's and children's rights in Afghanistan.

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