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Indian state makes polygamy a criminal offence – but activists say it is a tool for discrimination

New law excludes predominantly non-Muslim tribal communities

The Independent UK

Vatican answers African bishops concerned about polygamy with document praising monogamous marriage

The Vatican has doubled down on the value of monogamous marriage between a man and woman

The Independent UK

Polyamory’s Secret Money Traps: How Multiple Partners Could Cost You Thousands (And How to Avoid Them)

Reporting on the subject of alternative relationships suggests that, as marriage rates continue to decline and the cost of living goes up, more and more...

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Rethinking polygamy – new research upends conventional thinking about the advantages of monogamous marriage

In July 2025, Uganda’s courts swiftly dismissed a petition challenging the legality of polygamy, citing the protection of religious and cultural freedom. For most social scientists and policymakers who have long declared polygamy a “harmful cultural practice,” the decision was a frustrating but predictable setback in efforts to build healthier…

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UK's Muslim Matchmaking Site's Virgin Bride Offers Exposed: The Disturbing World of Online Faith-Based Exploitation

NikkahGram exposed: ads for virgin brides under 35, polygamy pitches & abuse advice. Critics call it exploitative; Online Safety Act scrutiny mounts.

International Business Times UK

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shatters the church’s century-long effort to curate its own image

Reality TV series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives follows a number of social media influencers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who rose to prominence through social media, and particularly TikTok.

The Conversation

'World first' as osprey 'polygamy' captured on Scottish wildlife camera

A "VERY rare” love triangle involving three ospreys is being captured on a livestream camera for what is thought to be a world first ...

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Two may be company, but for a rising number of Australians, three (or more) isn’t a crowd

Polls and studies show younger people are showing more interest in polyamory and non-traditional relationships

The Guardian - AU

Royal Zulu divorce drama: South African traditions are having to change with the times

African monarchies are important figures in their countries. In South Africa, many Zulu people are strongly tied to the royal family and indigenous laws of dispute resolution, including divorce. Polygamy is accepted and divorce is discouraged, even if a marriage is not working out.

The Conversation

Indonesia tightens polygamy rules for civil servants

Critics are calling for the practice to be abolished entirely, citing its discriminatory nature and harmful impact on women

The Independent UK

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

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.

Radio France Internationale

Rising star pastor accused by fellow ministers of ‘secretly practicing polygamy’

“My brothers in Christ have fallen into the snare of jealousy and have made false allegations about me,” Dr Vince Bantu said in response to the allegations

The Independent UK

Two First Ladies At Presidential Palace In A Senegal First

In the closing moments of the electoral campaign, Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye stepped onto the stage holding the hands of both his wives Marie and Absa.

International Business Times

Bengali-speaking Muslims must give up polygamy, child marriage: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM urges Bengali-speaking Miya Muslims to forsake child marriage and polygamy to be considered indigenous.

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Plans to curb evangelism, polygamy in the State, says Assam Chief Minister

Assam Chief Minister aims to curb evangelism and align anti-polygamy law with Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code.

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Controversial Polygamy Ban Divides Muslim Women in Indian State

Learn about the controversial polygamy ban in an Indian state that is dividing Muslim women, sparking debates and discussions on personal freedoms and reli...

The Hindu

Assam government forms three-member panel to draft anti-polygamy law

The Chief Minister had earlier said a lot of cases of polygamy were detected in southern Assam

The Hindu

Law to ban polygamy: Assam govt. seeks public views

The Assam Chief Minister has sought public opinion on a proposed law to end polygamy in the State

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Debate without draft Uniform Civil Code is a non-issue, says ex-CEC K.Y. Quraishi

Chennai's CHENNAISASTRA Univ. School of Law held a panel discussion on the need for a UCC in India. Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi said most debate on UCC is based on ignorance. MP Manish Tewari said the Constituent Assembly had drafted a document for posterity, embodying the hopes & aspirations of…

The Hindu

Assam CM gets panel report on ending polygamy

The Chief Minister said the move was aimed at creating a positive ecosystem for women’s empowerment.

Zenger

Israeli Cabinet Approves Rule To Curb Bedouin Polygamy

Change in land allocation aims to eliminate incentives for multiple marriages among Bedouin men.

Tribune News Service

Northern Minnesota land tied to polygamy sect, Warren Jeffs is for sale

DULUTH, Minn. — Forty wooded acres of Grand Marais land owned by a business connected to a controversial religious faction is for sale.

The Conversation

A gothic, brilliant success: The Poison of Polygamy brings the first Chinese-Australian novel to the stage after 113 years

Review: The Poison of Polygamy, directed by Courtney Stewart, La Boite and Sydney Theatre Company.

The Hindu

Four-member expert panel formed by Assam govt to examine legality to ban polygamy

The Assam government has constituted a four-member expert committee to examine the legislative competence of the State legislature to enact a law to end polygamy, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said

The Conversation

Slavery's historical link to marriage is still at play in some African societies

Governments and religious institutions regulate marriage. Such regulations are heavily laden with specific moral ideas and cultural taboos. There are heated debates around what counts as “proper” marriage: should polygamy or monogamy be preferred? What should be the minimal age for marriage?

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