Germany: Thousands of Forced Marriages Annually, Official Data Underreported

Die Welt reports that forced marriages in Germany likely number in the thousands annually, citing a case of a 16-year-old married to a 19-year-old Syrian man. Official statistics are said to undercount the phenomenon, with accusations of 'data sabotage' raised. The claim is based on a single source and lacks corroboration, but if accurate, it signals a significant underreported social and legal issue.