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Afghanistan lowers legal age of marriage for girls to nine years old — newspaper

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What to know about Afghanistan lowers legal age of marriage for girls to nine years old — newspaper

The article reports on a change in Afghan law regarding the minimum marriage age for girls, citing a report from The Times. It states that the age has been lowered to nine years and that silence can now be interpreted as consent for girls who have reached sexual maturity.

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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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What happened

Afghan authorities lowered the legal minimum age at which a girl can marry to nine years old, The Times reported.

Why it matters

According to the newspaper, the changes are enshrined in an official document titled "Principles of Separation Between Spouses." The article noted that the government has effectively abolished the minimum marriage age for girls by linking the possibility of…

Common ground

The Times also pointed out that consent to marriage is now interpreted differently: the silence of a girl who has reached sexual maturity is sufficient.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

The article reports on a change in Afghan law regarding the minimum marriage age for girls, citing a report from The Times. It states that the age has been lowered to nine years and that silence can now be interpreted as consent for girls who have reached sexual maturity.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Girls under 16 could marry with their father's or a judge's permission”
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One source explicitly mentions that under the previous framework, there were 'limited exceptions requiring parental or judicial approval' for those under the minimum age, and another source confirms the 1977 Civil Code as the governing law.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, which is governed under Sharia Law, allows for polygyny. Afghan men may take up to four wives, as Islam allows for such. A man must treat all of his wives equally; …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygamy_in_Afghanistan
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web search NEUTRAL — Rights organizations warned new marriage regulations in Afghanistan could legitimize child marriage and further weaken protections for women and girls.
https://www.khaama.com/rights-groups-warn-over-child-marriag…
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web search NEUTRAL — In 1977, the 1977 Civil Code took effect, and is the current law governing marriage in Afghanistan.Until 1949, Afghanistan neither explicitly banned nor recognized same-sex marriage or civil unions.
https://www.equaldex.com/region/afghanistan
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Claim 2: “according to Afghanistan’s 1977 Civil Code, the legal age for marriage was 16 for girls and 18 for boys”
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Two independent web search results explicitly state that under the previous legal framework/official legal marriage age, it was 16 for girls and 18 for boys.
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web search NEUTRAL — Most countries set the age of majority at 18, but some jurisdictions have a higher age and others lower. The word majority here refers to having greater years and being of full age as opposed to minor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_majority
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web search NEUTRAL — Under Afghanistan’s previous legal framework, the minimum marriage age was set at 16 for girls and 18 for boys, with limited exceptions requiring parental or judicial approval.
https://slguardian.org/afghanistan-scraps-age-limits-for-mar…
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web search NEUTRAL — The official legal marriage age in Afghanistan is 16 for girls and 18 for boys. Most marriages in Afghanistan’s segregated society are arranged by parents and family elders between consenting adults.
https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/afghan-district-attempts-to-abo…
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Claim 3: “consent to marriage is now interpreted differently: the silence of a girl who has reached sexual maturity is sufficient”
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One source explicitly states that 'the silence of a “virgin girl” upon attaining puberty may be deemed as' consent. No other independent sources in the provided evidence corroborate this specific interpretation.
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web search NEUTRAL — Following the Third Anglo-Afghan War in 1919, Afghanistan became free of foreign political hegemony, and emerged as the independent Kingdom of Afghanistan in 1926; this monarchy lasted almost half a c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan
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web search NEUTRAL — May 12, 2026 · Afghanistan, landlocked multiethnic country located in the heart of south-central Asia. Lying along important trade routes connecting southern and eastern Asia to Europe and the Middle …
https://www.britannica.com/place/Afghanistan
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Discover Afghanistan. Explore Afghanistan facts, culture, history & comprehensive country profile with maps, statistics & research resources for students & travelers.
https://www.countryreports.org/country/afghanistan.htm
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Claim 4: “Afghan authorities lowered the legal minimum age at which a girl can marry to nine years old”
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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of generic legal definitions and unrelated legal service advertisements. No source in the provided evidence confirms the specific age of nine years old.
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web search NEUTRAL — Legal systems vary between jurisdictions, with their differences analysed in comparative law. In civil law jurisdictions, a legislature or other central body codifies and consolidates the law.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law
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web search NEUTRAL — Get legal information and assistance through workshops, individual help, and user-friendly computer programs. Your contribution will help provide access to justice to thousands of poor and low-income …
https://lafla.org/
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web search NEUTRAL — Our team has over 20 years in the legal field providing legal support services. We pride ourselves by providing the highest quality of service to you and your clients. We do whatever it takes to ensur…
https://zachslegalservices.com/
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Claim 5: “the changes are enshrined in an official document titled "Principles of Separation Between Spouses"”
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One web search result mentions a 'new document' addressing child marriage and the silence of a virgin girl, but it does not explicitly name the document as 'Principles of Separation Between Spouses'. However, it confirms the existence of a new rule regarding child marriage.
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web search NEUTRAL — Women's rights in Afghanistan are severely restricted by the Taliban. In 2023, the United Nations termed Afghanistan as the world's most repressive country for women.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_Afghanistan
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web search NEUTRAL — The new document addresses issues including missing spouses, child marriage, apostasy, adultery allegations, and forced separation. One of the most contentious clauses states that the silence of a “vi…
https://news24online.com/world/taliban-introduces-law-to-rec…
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web search NEUTRAL — KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expresses grave concern over the promulgation of Decree No. 18 by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities.
https://unama.unmissions.org/en/news/unama-statement-on-afgh…
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Claim 6: “the government has effectively abolished the minimum marriage age for girls by linking the possibility of marriage to the onset of puberty”
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One source mentions a new rule where the silence of a 'virgin girl' upon attaining puberty may be deemed as consent, which supports the link between puberty and marriage, but there is only one specific source for this detail.
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web search NEUTRAL — Restricted by age difference: younger partner is deemed able to consent to having sex with an older one as long as their age difference does not exceed a specified amount. This column shows the younge…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_consent_by_country
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web search NEUTRAL — Related Is "Please see the requested pictures in the below link." correct?
https://www.quora.com/Is-Please-see-the-requested-pictures-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — I took a photo every day from age 12 until I got married. TURN ON SUBTITLES / CLOSED CAPTIONS Try watching at different speeds (0.5x, 1.5x or 2x!) FAQ:Q)...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65nfbW-27ps
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.