‘I am still a child, it cannot be good to be married’: how drought forces Afghan families to sell girls as brides
Drought and food insecurity in Afghanistan are driving some families to arrange marriages for young daughters to repay debts or secure food. The account follows girls in Badghis province, including an 11-year-old who says she is distressed and has withdrawn from everyday activities since her engagement.
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