Arranged marriage of girl, 12, ‘violation of rights’

HUMAN rights activists and Romanians yesterday condemned the arranged marriage of a 12-year-old Gypsy girl, saying it was illegal and a violation of human rights.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2003 - 01:00

Ana Maria Cioaba was married on Saturday to Birita Mihai, 15.

The reluctant bride stormed out of the Romanian church during the service and said she did not consider herself to be married.

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Courts Place: Romania Person: Ana Maria Cioaba Person: Birita Mihai Person: Florin Cioaba Person: Dana Cherendea Person: Cherendea Person: Mark Percival Person: Percival Person: Nicolae Stefanescu-Draganesti Person: Emma Nicholson Organisation: European Union Organisation: Romania Organisation: EU Organisation: League for Human Rights

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