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Two “Marry Your Rapist” Laws Fall—Will Other Countries Follow?

“Marry your rapist” laws are still on the books in many countries, but they are beginning to fall.

Two “Marry Your Rapist” Laws Fall—Will Other Countries Follow?

[DIGEST: New York Times, Reuters, The Independent]

In half a dozen countries across the Middle East and North Africa, a rapist can escape punishment if he marries his victim. Slowly, these laws are being repealed.

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