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Polygamy in Niue

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Niue does not recognize polygamous marriages by civil law nor customary law.

The island previously had polygamy, with some thinking its removal was due to embracing Christianity

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  1. Tonga or the friendly islands; and Niue
Polygamy in Oceania
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  • Kurdish-controlled areas criminalize polygamy
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