15-Year-Old Escapes Forced Marriage: Mother Faces Parental Rights Loss

A 15-Year-Old Girl's Escape: Mother Faces Parental Rights Loss in Kazakhstan Marriage Case. Abay, Kazakhstan – In a deeply disturbing case unfolding in Abay, Kazakhstan, a 15-year-old girl was married off to a 38-year-old man by her own mother. The shocking incident has sparked outrage and a legal battle that could see the mother stripped of her parental rights. The girl, after enduring five days of the forced marriage, bravely escaped and sought refuge with her father. He is now fighting for full custody, expressing fears that his ex-wife may exert undue influence on their daughter. "I'm terrified she might pressure our daughter," the father stated in an interview. Adding to the gravity of the situation, the 38-year-old man is currently in pre-trial detention on suspicion of raping the girl. The Karaganda Juvenile Court is now tasked with determining the future of the child and the consequences for her mother. This case underscores the importance of child protection laws and raises serious concerns about the safety and well-being of minors in the region. The outcome of the trial will be closely watched, not only in Abay but throughout Kazakhstan, as it highlights the complexities of domestic violence and child marriage.