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Bride kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan #video#Kyrgyzstan The Kyrgyz tradition of Ala Kachuu has Kipchak roots and means "grab and run". Initially, it started because a young man didn't have enough money to pay a proper bride's price, and he would "steal" a girl with her consent to negotiate with her parents later and reduce the payment. But now, however, Ala Kachuu has turned into a straight out kidnapping. It is often done in the middle of the street, but no one comes to the girls' rescue. According to some estimates, up to two-thirds of Kyrgyz girls are married against their will, and thousands suffer domestic abuse. Human rights activists are fighting to outlaw Ala Kachuu. So what else is being done to protect young women? Tune in for the premiere of 'Stolen Brides, Stolen Lives' on our YouTube channel! Follow:https://t.me/rtdocumentary