Document #1145318

The Observer (Author), published by Guardian

Starving Afghans sell girls of eight as brides

http://www.guardian.co.uk/Observer/world/story/0,,1984396,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=12

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ecoi.net description:
Villagers whose crops have failed give their young daughters in marriage to raise money for food
Country:
Afghanistan
Sources:
The Observer (Author), published by Guardian
Published:
7 January 2007
Original link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Observer/world/story/0,,1984396,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=12
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1145318 (former ID 65158)

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