11 years old child escapes from forced marriage, says “death would be a better option for me” (Video)

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“Would it make you happy to marry me off?” asks Nada Al-Ahdal. 11 years old girl who courageously stares into the camera and ask some shocking questions

In the nearly two-and-a-half-minute video, which was uploaded to YouTube and quickly went viral, Nada accuses her parents of trying to get her married off in exchange for money. She explains how she doesn’t want to be one of Yemen’s child brides.

“Death would be a better option for me,” she declares. “Is criminal, is simple criminal!”, she also said.

Nada also speaks on behalf of other Yemeni girls: “What about the innocence of childhood? What have the children done wrong so that you would marry them off like that?”

The video, which been seen by millions of people around the world, has put a spotlight once more on Yemen’s child marriages.

It has also made Nada an online sensation, although questions have been raised: Did her story add up? Was she really being pressured to get married?

Nada’s parents have repeatedly stressed they have no intention to marry her off. And Seyaj, Yemen’s leading child-rights organization, said they believed portions of Nada’s story were fabricated.

What’s this world turning into?

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About Delia Innoma

Delia Innoma is a prolific writer, promoter, artist manager with full professional proficiency in English, German and Igbo languages. She studied accounting and computer programming at the Institute of Management and Technology Enugu and Germany respectively. Delia is also a devoted mother of two and she founded the Diamond Celebrities Magazine. Her sense of responsibility and commitment to the Christian faith are essential forces driving her daily activities.

2 Responses to “11 years old child escapes from forced marriage, says “death would be a better option for me” (Video)”

  1. Unknown's avatar

    You are right Dimeji, I think the world is getting dirty more and more. They are really sick people.

  2. Unknown's avatar

    This Video should be shown to Senator Yerimah and his cohorts in Nigeria and let’s watch their facial reactions…….I guess they will look blank and unconcerned like all paedophiles and child abusers without conscience!!

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