Added on 28/04/2013 Susan Al Shahri Asia , Behavior , Conflict of marriage laws , Dhofar , Dhofar Governorate , Engagement , Family , Human Interest , Kinship and descent , Marriage , Muscat , Oman

‘Cousin Marriage’ in Dhofar: Dangers Are Ignored

‘Cousin Marriage’ in Dhofar: Dangers Are Ignored

SUSAN AL SHAHRI: Its practice is still extremely common in the south of Oman. The obsession with keeping the tribe pure comes at a price though.