Polygamy in the Republic of the Congo
Polygamous unions are legally recognized in the Republic of the Congo. The government stated that: regarding polygamy, "women were free to choose." Before a marriage is contracted, a woman must state beforehand whether or not she would be comfortable with her husband taking multiple wives in the future. If she decides she does not feel comfortable with such, her husband is unable to marry any other women while married to his current wife.[1]
External links
- ↑ ROC: Polygamy
Polygamy in Africa |
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- Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
- Somaliland
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- Canary Islands / Ceuta / Melilla / Plazas de soberanía (Spain)
- Madeira (Portugal)
- Mayotte / Réunion (France)
- Saint Helena / Ascension Island / Tristan da Cunha (United Kingdom)
- Western Sahara
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| Polygamous marriage
performed | |
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| Polygamous marriages
performed abroad recognized | |
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| Other countries
and regions | |
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- 1 Illegal in all forms; Muslims exempt
- 2 Regions governed by Sharia
- NB: In certain countries and regions, only Muslims may legally contract a polygamous marriage
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