A 35-year - old man was arrested in Taiz Province over the death of his daughter . The case , which activists are calling an honor crime , is once again highlighting the plight of young girls in Yemen , where child marriages and honor killings still happen . The film is once again highlighting the plight of young women in Yemen . Rights group : More than half of brides in Yemen are aged under 15 . ` ` Most incidents ... take place in rural areas where tribal law is applied ''
A 35-year - old man was arrested in Taiz Province over the death of his daughter . The film is once again highlighting the plight of young women in Yemen . Rights group : More than half of brides in Yemen are aged under 15 . ` ` Most incidents ... take place in rural areas where tribal law is applied ''