Child Brides Afghanistan

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In spite of laws, the practice of child bride marriages in Afghanistan are common occurances in rural provinces. At the age of 11, Fatma's life is trapped and limited severely by a forced marriage. Many girls are so desperate under forced marriage that they commit self-immolation -- setting themselves on fire to get away from their husbands and harsh conditions. A WorldVision Afghanistan human rights video 6:39 min Dec 2008 release.
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2008

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