Published 28 days ago

Ghana child bride under police protection after marriage to priest

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Girl, 12, married to 63-year-old traditional high priest in Accra, Ghana. Footage of Saturday's customary wedding was shared on social media. The office of the influential priest defended the marriage, saying it was only ceremonial. The legal minimum age to get married in Ghana is 18.

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BBC News

Ghana child bride under police protection after marriage to priest

The 12-year-old married the 63-year-old traditional high priest in an elaborate customary ceremony.

28 days ago·United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

63-year-old priest marries 12-year-old girl in Ghana, sparks outrage

In response to criticism from external sources, local community leaders have expressed a lack of understanding regarding their customs and traditions.

28 days ago·New Delhi, India

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आज तक

The 63 - year - old priest made a bizarre argument in support of the marriage of a 12 - year

An alarming news is coming from Ghana: A 63 - year - old priest has decided to marry a 13-year - old girl. This marriage is being opposed by all in Ghana, and the priest and his supporters have made all kinds of arguments that hardly anyone can find.

28 days ago

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Adevarul

Wave of outrage in Ghana after 63-year-old traditional priest married 12-year-old girl

An influential 63-year-old traditional priest has sparked a scandal in Ghana by marrying a 12-year-old girl.

28 days ago·Romania

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Origo

Scandal: A 63-year-old priest married a 12-year-old girl in Ghana

A 63-year-old influential priest caused a stir in Ghana by marrying a 12-year-old girl.

28 days ago·Budapest, Hungary

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The Zambian Observer

12-year-old Ghanaian girl married to priest, 63, gets police protection

A 12-year-old Ghanaian girl who was married to a 63-year-old traditional priest has been put under police protection. Videos and pictures of Saturday’s customary wedding ceremony between the girl and the priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, had gone viral on social media, angering many Ghanaians. Several people opposed to the marriage called for action […]

28 days ago·Zambia

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