Afghanistan
Silence, Puberty, Marriage: Afghanistan’s New Law
Afghanistan’s Decree No. 18 says a girl’s silence at puberty can be interpreted as consent to marriage.
Editorial Desk
May 22, 2026
- July 24, 2026
Afghanistan’s Decree No. 18 says a girl’s silence at puberty can be interpreted as consent to marriage.
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