https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2008/08/19/pakistani-slave-brides-underage-forced-marriage-in-saudi-arabia-connecting-the-dots/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 06:07:27 -0400<![CDATA[&#8220;Shaikha,&#8221; a 16-year-old Saudi girl, drank bleach in an attempt to kill herself because her father was forcing her to marry a 75-year-old man. And why? So that Shaikha&#8217;s father could himself marry the elderly man&#8217;s 13-year-old daughter! Shaikha begged and pleaded not to be forced into this marriage&#8211;even her mother supported her plea; all to no avail.]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:09:21 -0400<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2008/08/19/pakistani-slave-brides-underage-forced-marriage-in-saudi-arabia-connecting-the-dots-n103725