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Societal researcher Salam al-Qaisi told The New Arab’s affiliate, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, that despite the government saying the plan is essential for the economic and societal future of the county, it is also controversial.
"Family planning cannot happen through imposed laws," al-Qaisi said.
"The matter can only be solved through educational campaigns that must be focused on by relevant authorities in coordination with academic and communal institutions and clerics."
Iraq has an exceptionally young population, with 40 percent of people in the country under the age of 15, according to official figures.
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"Family planning cannot happen through imposed laws," al-Qaisi said.
"The matter can only be solved through educational campaigns that must be focused on by relevant authorities in coordination with academic and communal institutions and clerics."
Iraq has an exceptionally young population, with 40 percent of people in the country under the age of 15, according to official figures.
Iraq wants to start population control amid 'unplanned' boom
Iraq has seen a huge surge in its population in recent years, which the government now wants to control.
english.alaraby.co.uk
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