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A 63-year-old priest married a 12-year-old girl in Ghana, sparking outrage in the country.

Gabriel Dumitrache

2 April 2024, 10:29

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The marriage took place in a ceremony that triggered a wave of criticism among many Ghanaians. Community leaders have claimed that the criticism stems from ignorance, saying the marriage respects their traditions and customs. However, government authorities have yet to respond to the controversial marriage.

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Căsătoria care a revoltat o țară întreagă: un preot de 63 de ani s-a căsătorit cu o fată de 12 ani. Ceremonia a fost publică și filmată

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Val de indignare în Ghana, după ce un preot tradițional, în vârstă de 63 de ani, s-a căsătorit cu o copilă de 12 ani

Revoltă în Ghana, după ce un preot de 63 de ani s-a căsătorit cu o fetiță de 12 ani. "Criticile vin din indiferență"

Scandal în Ghana după ce un preot tradițional, în vârstă de 63 de ani, s-a căsătorit cu o fetiță de 12 ani/ Vârsta minimă legală este de 18 ani, iar căsătoriile tradiționale în care sunt implicați copii nu sunt recunoscute legal

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