Facebook has come under fire after an auction was held on the site for a 16-year-old, South Sudan girl’s hand in marriage.
The social media site said the post was taken down as soon as it was made aware of it, however, this wasn’t until 15 days later, after the girl had been bid on by five men and married.
Activists are worried this could inspire other families to follow suit, as the price of 500 cows, 3 cars and $10,000 agreed upon for the bride is the largest recorded in the region.