A child bride sentenced to death by Iran over the death of her husband has been spared from execution after being "forgiven" by the victim's family. Goli Kouhkan, now 25, was due to be executed this month before the case sparked international outcry.

Last week, UN human rights experts implored Iran to halt Kouhkan's execution as she was forced into marrying her cousin at 12 and became a mother at 13. Both Kouhkan, a member of the Baluch minority without documentation, and her son endured violent abuse from her husband.

Child bride 'executed after killing abusive older husband'

'At 15 I was forced to marry 35-year-old and have sex again and again until ...

The judiciary's Mizan Online website said "she was forgiven through the mediation of the judicial system and the consent of the dece

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