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Gambia Votes to Keep Ban on Female Genital Cutting, in Dramatic Reversal

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024Ruth MacleanComments Off on Gambia Votes to Keep Ban on Female Genital Cutting, in Dramatic Reversal
Lawmakers in the West African country had supported overturning the prohibition, but changed course on Monday after a vociferous campaign led by women.
Tagged Africa, Female Genital Mutilation, Gambia, Jammeh, Yahya, Muslims and Islam, Women and Girls, Women's Rights
Ruth Maclean
https://www.nytimes.com/section/world?emc=rss&partner=rss

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