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Mali : New family law faces opposition from Muslim organisations
The new family law code aims to redefine children’s rights within families and bring more equality between men and women in relation to marital status, parental rights and property ownership. A new family law code waiting to be adopted by Parliament is facing opposition from some Islamic groups who claim it goes against Islamic principles, particularly when it comes to proposed changes to the country’s marriage laws.
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