13-year-old Yemeni bride 'bleeds to death'

A 13-year-old girl has bled to death in Yemen three days after her marriage to a man in his twenties, a human right group says.

The Arab Sisters Forum (Saf) said a medical report by the hospital where she was treated revealed the girl had suffered a tear to her genitals and severe bleeding after intercourse.

There was no confirmation of the death from Yemeni officials.

More than a quarter of Yemeni brides are under 15.

Last year a law setting the minimum age for brides at 17 was repealed by lawmakers whon claimed it was 'unIslamic'. A final decision is due this month.