CHILD MARRIAGE: Boy, Aged 12, Causes Shock With Engagement To Girl, Aged 10, In Egypt

Photo shows 12-year-old Ziyad (right) and 10-year-old Sama (left) at their engagement ceremony in Sharqia_Governorate, Egypt, undated photo. The parents of the two children reportedly did not force them into this and made it clear to them that they have the freedom to choose to complete the journey with each other or separate later. Note: Picture is private (Newsflash) Photo shows 12-year-old Ziyad (right) and 10-year-old Sama (left) at their engagement ceremony in Sharqia_Governorate, Egypt, undated photo. The parents of the two children reportedly did not force them into this and made it clear to them that they have the freedom to choose to complete the journey with each other or separate later. Note: Picture is private (Newsflash)
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08 December 2022
Egyptian child protection officials have swooped after photographs showing a 12-year-old groom and his 10-year-old girl fiancee were shared online by their proud families. The pictures quickly went viral, showing 12-year-old Ziyad and 10-year-old Sama at their engagement ceremony in Sharqia...