Kyrgyzstan's bride kidnapping "tradition" is not as ancient as it seems ...

Near the beginning and near the end of Mirlan Abdykalykov’s beautifully made but tough-minded, enraging “Bride Kidnapping” there are literally mirroring shots of the main character, 19-year-old Umut ...

Speaking at the 5th session of the National Kurultai in Kyzylorda, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commented on cases of bride kidnapping in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan has taken a historic step to end one of its most disturbing practices, banning forced marriages and bride kidnappings under new legislation that carries prison terms of up to 10 years. The ...

BUCHAREST, Romania - A white limousine screeches to a halt and a bride, resplendent in frothy gown and veil, is hauled outside by her abductors. It's one of Romania's more colorful customs: ...

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Sokoto State - Armed bandits attacked and kidnapped a bride, her ...