Polygamy in Syria

Polygamy as polygyny in most of Syria is restricted.^[1] After the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War, the Kurdish Rojava inhabited regions outlawed polygamy in the northeastern parts of Syria that fell under their de facto control.^[2] In Raqqa, Deir al-Zor, and Manbij, local administrative did not implement the law against polygamy, but in Qamishli, Serekaniye, and Kobani, have.^[3]

References

1. Kusha, Hamid R. "Polygyny". The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World. Vol. 3. Pg. 335-336
2. van Wilgenburg, Wladimir (November 15, 2016). "Syrian Kurds tackle conscription, underage marriages and polygamy". ARA News. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2016. Before the revolution [polygamy] was allowed
3. "Local tribal customs prevent polygamy ban in northeast Syria". kurdistan24.net. kurdistan24.net. March 8, 2019. "In Raqqa, Deir al-Zor, and Manbij, they did not implement the law against polygamy, but in Qamishli, Serekaniye, and Kobani, they have." "In the Kurdish areas, it was easier," he continued. "We have the law here, but it's not implemented. It depends on whether the community is ready."