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Legal status of polygamy
Recognized under civil law

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Recognized in some regions

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Foreign marriages recognized

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Recognized under customary law

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See also

Polygamy
Polygyny
Polyandry
Non-monogamy
Polygamy by country
Marriage practice by country
Notes

1Illegal in all forms; Muslims exempt
2Regions governed by Sharia

*In certain countries and regions, only Muslims may legally contract a polygamous marriage
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Polygamy is illegal in the African nation of Burundi and the nation does not recognize polygamous marriages under civil law nor customary law. A 1993 amendment to the Code of Person and Family officially abolished polygamy in the country. Even still, the practice is still present in Burundi and has reportedly increased rather than decreased, mainly due to recent conflicts and crises.[1]

References

  1. ^ Burundi: Family Code
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