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Polygamy in Ivory Coast

Polygamy in Ivory Coast

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Polygamy was abolished in 1964 by the new Civil Code and polygamous marriages entered into after that date would not be valid in Ivory Coast. However, all polygamous marriages entered into prior to that date are still legally recognized in the nation. The practice of polygamy may be punishable by a fine of CFA 50,000 to CFA 500,000 (US$80 to US$800) or six months to three years imprisonment.[1][2][3]

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  1. [1]
    Cote d'Ivoire: Family Code Archived 2016-12-21 at the Wayback Machine
  2. [2]
    "Ivory Coast Wives Worry Multiple Marriages May Return". Christian Science Monitor. 1996-06-12. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  3. [3]
    Ellovich, Risa S. (1985). "The Law and Ivoirian Women". Anthropos. 80 (1/3): 185–197. ISSN 0257-9774. JSTOR 40460886.
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