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Kyrgyz Muslim Leader Endorses Polygamy, Prompting Heated Debate


Kyrgyz Muslim Leader Endorses Polygamy, Prompting Heated Debate
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A high-profile Kyrgyz religious leader recently announced that he had married a second wife, bringing a contentious issue into the spotlight. Kyrgyzstan's secular laws forbid polygamy, but many men, including some state officials, have second and third wives, which is allowed under Islamic law. (Current Time TV)

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