Claim: Eight-year-old Yemeni bride dies from internal bleeding on her wedding night in the wake of a wedding a man 5 times her age. The situation has caused an outcry in the media and resuscitated banter about child brides.

Current Context

This post has been making the rounds on WhatsApp groups and social media, but it is taken out of context. While the story is true, it occurred in Yemen in 2011, and not recently. Additionally, the post includes commentary from a social media user named Gazelle, who is using this tragic incident to make broader accusations against Islamic groups and organizations. This additional political commentary is not directly relevant to verifying the core facts of the case.

Background on the Iman

Prior to this marriage, the then 40-year-old Iman, Ebrahim Yusuf Kazi had been charged and imprisoned for 2 years for raping 3 girls under the age of 11 while teaching at a mosque 27 years prior to the child bride incident. He would invite the girls to read a passage from a book in front of the other children – before groping and touching their genitals under the desk. Further information on the incident can be read here.

Verdict

The core claim about the 8-year-old Yemeni child bride dying from internal bleeding is accurate. But the post provides important context that the incident occurred in 2011, and not recently. The Iman had a history of sexual abuse against minors.

Conclusion

While the tragic event of the 8-year-old child bride’s death is factual, it is important to consider the full context surrounding this incident, including the Iman’s prior criminal history. The additional political commentary is not directly relevant to verifying the facts of the case.

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