'Keep 10 alive by sacrificing 1': Desperate, starving Afghan families are selling young daughters into marriage to survive

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Nov 21, 2021 'Keep 10 alive by sacrificing 1': Desperate, starving Afghan families are selling young daughters into marriage to survive It is traditional for families in Afghanistan to pay a dowry to a bride's family for a marriage, but it is extreme to arrange a marriage for a young child. The economic collapse following the Taliban's recent takeover has forced already-poor families to make desperate choices. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy