1st person convicted in Australia for forcing daughter into marriage; 3-year prison sentence.

Sakina Muhammad Jan becomes the first person convicted in Australia for forcing her daughter, Ruqia Haidari, into marriage against her will. Jan was sentenced to three years in prison, amid growing concern and fear within the Hazara community over the issue of forced marriage. Haidari's tragic case highlights the need for a comprehensive response to forced marriages in Australia, with the federal government considering implementing civil protections to address the issue.

August 03, 2024
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