A forced marriage prevented in Laghman province.
The Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice stated in a press release that the Department of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Laghman Province prevented a forced marriage following a complaint from a woman.
According to the press release, the girl was being forced into marriage with her cousin by her family elders without her consent.
The press release stated, that both parties were summoned regarding the matter, and after a full explanation of women's rights, the marriage was declared void.