A Saudi Arabian court in the town of Unaiza has upheld the marriage of an eight-year-old girl to the much older man, on the condition that he does not have sex with her until she reaches puberty.
Outraged human rights groups have termed the decision by the court a clear case of human trafficking.
Saudi Clerics Urge To Ban Women From Appearing In Media
Reports say a group of hard-line Saudi clerics have urged the kingdom's new information minister to ban women from appearing on TV or in newspapers and magazines.
Reports say a group of hard-line Saudi clerics have urged the kingdom's new information minister to ban women from appearing on TV or in newspapers and magazines.
"UNICEF is deeply concerned by reports that Saudi Arabian tribunals have decided not to annul the marriage of an 8-year-old girl," Fox News quoted the agency as saying in a statement on its web site.
"Irrespective of circumstances or the legal framework, the marriage of a child is a violation of that child's rights," the statement added.
Saudi Rape Victim Gets Royal Pardon
The Saudi gang rape victim has received royal pardon. She had been sentenced to jail and 200 lashes provoking international outcry.
The Saudi gang rape victim has received royal pardon. She had been sentenced to jail and 200 lashes provoking international outcry.
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