Quba, September 13, 2025
Azerbaijani police have stopped an attempted marriage between a 15-year-old girl and a 35-year-old man in the Quba district, the Interior Ministry’s regional press office reported.
A criminal case has been opened under the relevant article of the Criminal Code against those involved in organizing the underage marriage.
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Experts note that despite government efforts to combat child marriage, such cases remain relatively common in rural regions of Azerbaijan. Investigative measures in the Quba case are ongoing.
