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Morocco moves to reform laws on underage marriage, polygamy and child custody

Morocco's current family law was adopted in 2004 and was seen as progressive at the time. (Photo : Marc Burleigh/AFP)

Morocco is aiming to grant women more rights over child custody and inheritance, as well as the power of veto over polygamous marriage, in the first review of its Islamic-based family code in 20 years.

Reforms were proposed on Tuesday to Morocco's family law, as announced by the country's justice and Islamic affairs ministers.

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