In Yemen , authorities say the story of the death of an 8-year - old bride is false . Last week , there were reports that she died days after being married off to a 40-year - old man . Organizations calling for the end to such marriages say the story sheds light on the practice . Yemen should end the practice , Human Rights Watch says , but cultural practices are in the minority .
In Yemen , authorities say the story of the death of an 8-year-old bride is false . Last week , there were reports that she died days after being married off to a 40-year-old man . Activists calling for the end to such marriages say the story sheds light on the issue . Yemen should end the practice , Human Rights Watch says , but cultural practices are in the way .