In Somalia, bill legalizing early marriages sparks outcry






Somalia is ranked tenth among the countries in the world for the number of child marriages.
There is no law prescribing a minimum age for marriage in Somalia. But a new bill would allow child marriage to adults. It triggers much criticism and anger among those who fight for the improvement of the living conditions of children.
In Mogadishu, in a refugee camp where families flee famine and Shebab jihadists live, photographer Feisal Omar met several young girls who were married, got pregnant, abused… while they were minors.

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