Polygamy in the Republic of the Congo

Polygamy is 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 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]

## References

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1. ^ Clark, John Frank; Decalo, Samuel (2012). Historical Dictionary of Republic of the Congo. Scarecrow Press. p. 452\. ISBN 978-0-8108-4919-8.

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Polygamy in Africa

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* Australia (2008)
* New Zealand (1980)
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* Hong Kong (performed until 1971)
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* 1 Kurdish-controlled areas criminalize polygamy
* 2 Regions governed by Sharia

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