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| Identifier: | 05MUSCAT413 |
|---|---|
| Wikileaks: | View 05MUSCAT413 at Wikileaks.org |
| Origin: | Embassy Muscat |
| Created: | 2005-03-09 10:17:00 |
| Classification: | UNCLASSIFIED |
| Tags: | KWMN ECON ELAB PHUM PGOV SCUL SOCI MU Human Rights |
| Redacted: | This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks. |
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.
UNCLAS MUSCAT 000413 SIPDIS DEPT PASS TO G/IWI (LKHADIAGALA), NEA/ARPI (TROBERTS) E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: KWMN, ECON, ELAB, PHUM, PGOV, SCUL, SOCI, MU, Human Rights (General) SUBJECT: CHILD MARRIAGE: OMAN REF: SECSTATE 36341 The following responses are keyed to relevant sections of reftel para 6. --------------------------- PARAGRAPH 6: CHILD MARRIAGE --------------------------- B. Underage marriage is not known to be a significant phenomenon in Oman. There are no limits for the age of marriage. Although not unheard of, it is uncommon for children to marry before the age of eighteen. In addition, the free and easy access to education in Oman ensures that all but a few children complete secondary schooling. C. There are currently no USG-funded initiatives in Oman that address the issue of child marriage. It is unlikely that any programs would be needed. BALTIMORE
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