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Polygamy in Myanmar

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Outlawed in 2015

Polygamy in Myanmar, also known as Burma, was outlawed in 2015. 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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