Sudan's Legal Puzzle: How Laws and War Fuel Child Marriage

Sudan faces a big problem: child marriage is still legal in some parts of the country. This happens because the laws are confusing. One law says child marriage is okay, while another says it's not. This mess makes it hard for people to understand what's right or wrong. The war in Sudan makes things even worse. Schools have been closed since 2023. This means many girls are not getting an education. Some families are also struggling with money. So, they marry their daughters off early. They think this will help their family survive. But there's more to the story. Some people believe child marriage is okay because of their religion. Others think it's part of their culture. This makes it hard to change things. Even the people who are supposed to follow the law sometimes break it. They marry off young girls because the parents want them to. The good news is that there is hope. Other countries have changed their laws to stop child marriage. Sudan could do the same. But it won't be easy. The country needs to fix its laws and also help families. This means giving people money and making sure girls can go to school.