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Tanzanian court of appeal has upheld a ruling that set the minimum marriage age at 18.
The decision women and child rights advocates in the country, note would go a long way in protecting young girls especially in communities where the culture of early marriages persists.
The ruling marks the end of a two-year legal battle.
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