Zambia: Gwembe Chief Clamps Down On Early Marriages

CHIEF Chipepo of Gwembe District has directed his headmen to immediately effect arrests on all men who have married underage girls in his area.

The chief has further decreed that all culprits should be handed over to the State Police within 24 hours of arrest.

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