Child Bride Turned Over to 80-Year-Old Husband

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September 1, 2009 at 5:30 am

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Arab News

AL-LAITH: A 10-year-old bride was returned last Sunday to her 80-year-old husband by her father who discovered her at the home of her aunt with whom she has been hiding for around 10 days.

A local newspaper said the husband, who denies he is 80 in spite of claims by the girl’s family, accused the aunt of meddling in his affairs. “My marriage is not against Shariah. It included the elements of acceptance and response by the father of the bride,” he said.

http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=125785&d=26&m=8&y=2009

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