Sierra Leone child marriage: Landmark first trial set to begin since ban
- For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime are being brought to trial.
- Four men are to appear in court charged with the forcible marriage of a 17-year-old girl.
- Among the accused are the girl's father and her so-called husband.
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- For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime are being brought to trial.
- Four men are to appear in court charged with the forcible marriage of a 17-year-old girl.
- Among the accused are the girl's father and her so-called husband.
Sources: BBC News