Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
05MUSCAT413
2005-03-09 10:17:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Muscat
Cable title:
CHILD MARRIAGE: OMAN
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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
SUBJECT: CHILD MARRIAGE: OMAN
REF: SECSTATE 36341
The following responses are keyed to relevant sections of
reftel para 6.
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PARAGRAPH 6: CHILD MARRIAGE
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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
SIPDIS
DEPT PASS TO G/IWI (LKHADIAGALA),NEA/ARPI (TROBERTS)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KWMN ECON ELAB PHUM PGOV SCUL SOCI MU
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