This & That, Ceci et Cela

Saharawi women hold divorce parties, Morocco lags behind

Category:Politics/Current affairs Aug 4th, 2004 1:00am

Polygamy, still allowed but made much more difficult under the new Mudawana, is not uncommon in Morocco. But in the Western Sahara, to most women it is unacceptable. In Morocco, particularly in the lower and more religious classes, divorce brings great shame on the woman. In the Western Sahara, a newly divorced woman throws a party.  A grand salute to Saharawi women.  Rock on!

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