Polygamy in Myanmar

Polygamy in Myanmar, also known as Burma, was outlawed in 2015.[1] [2] Prior to that date, polygamy was practiced among some people.

References

  1. ^ Myanmar's president signs off on polygamy law seen as targeting Muslims america.aljazeera.com, 31 August 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2019
  2. ^ "Myanmar passes controversial 'anti-polygamy' law | DW | 31.08.2015". Deutsche Welle.
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