Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case
It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.
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"The charges represent a significant milestone in the enforcement of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2024."
— Alpha Sesay , Politician
"The charges brought against the four… is reassuring that there is light at the end of the tunnel for women and girls in Sierra Leone."
— Menisa Sesay , Activist
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It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.
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