Polygamy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Polygamous marriages in the Democratic Republic of Congo are officially illegal, the practice continues.[1] It is still practiced as a part of traditional culture.

References

  1. ^ "Democratic Republic of Congo". Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School. Archived from the original on Aug 15, 2011.
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