In Yemen , authorities say the story of the death of an 8-year - old bride is false . Yemeni child rights advocate Ahmed Al-Qureshi , who 'd investigated the case for more than two weeks , said that while no evidence showed Rawan had been married and had died , child marriage remains a crisis in the nation . 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 . 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 .