Iraq's controversial new marriage law amendment allows girls as young as 9 to be married, sparking outrage among women's rights activists. The government claims it's in line with Islamic Sharia law, but critics argue it could lead to widespread child marriages,

In a move that has drawn widespread criticism from human rights organizations and women’s groups, Iraq is on the brink..

Rights activists say the amendment would roll back women's rights and increase underage marriages in the country.