But when I think about the awful things I witnessed, I know revealing the truth was worth it. With no knowledge that my hidden camera is rolling, he is more than happy to find me a year-old temporary bride — for a fee, of course. My secret camera is cupped in my hand, pointed directly at his face. I lean back in my chair feigning nonchalance. I was familiar with the concept of temporary marriages, and unfortunately child marriage is not uncommon in certain countries in the Middle East , including Iraq. But what really shocks me is discovering there are men who combine the two, preying on girls and young women displaced by the fighting in Mosul or who have fled their own abusive families, only to then cast them off in the street afterwards.

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This story contains mature content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. Just walking around the shopping arcade across from the main shrine I've come across multiple marriage offices. We've come here because of increasing concerns among Iraqi Shias that some clerics are abusing an ancient marriage practice to exploit women and girls. I have to be discreet filming this, but we are here to investigate allegations that some of the clerics here are grooming women and even acting like pimps.