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Inside Nigeria's 'money marriages'

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In some Nigerian communities, a harmful practice known as 'money marriage,' where young girls are given away to settle family debts, persists. Though outlawed, the tradition is driven by poverty, social pressure, and weak enforcement. What can be done to stop it? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with lawyer and gender consultant Hassana Maina, alongside DW correspondent Abiodun Jamiu in Abuja.
30 Mar English Germany News

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